Building Department / Front Desk Assistant
Northfield Township (Whitmore Lake, MI)

$20.00/hour

Part-time, Temporary
approximately 20-30 hours per week

Northfield Township is seeking someone to assist our Building Department while an employee is on leave. At this time, the leave is for an undetermined amount of time. The ideal candidate will have a strong office background. A background in construction or development and familiarity with various building and permitting processes is preferred but not required. This position has the possibility of becoming a permanent position in the future but is not guaranteed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main priority for this position is to assist with our Building Department and occasionally fill in at the Front Desk as needed. Duties include:

• Maintain Building Department Files.
• Issue permits, process invoices, and schedule inspections using BS&A software system. This includes communication and collaboration with office personnel, contracted inspectors, county departments, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• General administrative duties.
• Assist at the Front Desk as needed by answering phones and processing incoming payments.

Training will be provided.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must have strong organization skills; strong attention to detail; a high level of integrity; ability to use a computer and learn new computer programs; and excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Required: High School diploma/GED; some college or Associate degree preferred.
• Preferred but not required: General knowledge or previous experience with municipal government; Previous experience with building department/inspection procedures; Exposure to BS&A software system.

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

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Click here for an application. Completed applications and/or resumes can be sent to carlislej@northfieldmi.gov