What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Clerk position at City of Apopka?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This entry level position assists in clerical support duties for Building Division staff. Work is carried out under the guidance and direction of the Building Official.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assists in reviewing building permit applications for proper documentation and issuing permits. Reviews permits for processing.
- Processing payments : Operates cash register, maintains daily cash report with record of all monies received by division; handles cash, and balances out cash drawer. Creates invoices.
- Assists in maintaining files, inspection records and related data in an organized manner.
- Prepares various types of correspondence, reports and memoranda.
- Provides assistance and information to the public and others; must be part of a team operation.
- Schedules inspections and provides results, as requested.
- Prepares letters, reports, memoranda, and various other documents from rough draft.
- Maintains office files, records, computer data files, in a neat and organized manner.
- Provides support at the permit counter; issuing permits and providing verbal and written information to the public.
- Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience are in a relevant and related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
JOB LOCATION
Located in the Building Division office in City Hall. Some travel to post office, meetings and seminars, will be required.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
ADA Statement : The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.
DISCLAIMER :
The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and / or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Salary : $37,440 - $58,240
