What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Permit Clerk position at City of Idaho Falls?
The City of Idaho Falls is currently accepting applications for the position of Building Permit Clerk. This role is essential in facilitating and expediting the issuance of residential and commercial building permits, ensuring compliance with city regulations and building codes.
Key Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills are essential in this role, as the Permit Clerk interacts with residents, contractors, and city staff daily.
- Customer service is a key aspect of this role, requiring the successful candidate to be available during regular business hours at the front desk.
This position will remain open until filled. but we will begin interviewing applicants on April 14th.
If you are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and eager to build a career in municipal permitting, we encourage you to apply!
Salary & Benefits
Full Salary Range: $19.51 - $27.06 per hourStarting Salary: $19.51 - $21.18 per hour (based on experience)
The City of Idaho Falls values its employees and is committed to providing excellent public service while fostering career growth and development.
Reviews building plans, site plans, and zoning permit applications to assure compliance with zoning requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios. May also review such applications and supporting documents for completeness and sufficiency of information.
Acts as a liaison between the planning division and contractors, designers, and building owners. Responds to questions from residents and contractors concerning zoning and related ordinances in person, by telephone, or correspondence.
Reviews sign code applications and consults with contractors and designers on application of sign code.
Assists Permit Technician at front counter and answering incoming calls as needed.
Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying and answering telephone.
Answers questions on planning and building plan submittal and application procedures and deadlines; answers general department questions, answers phone calls and responds to email requests; directs public to appropriate resource for questions relating to other divisions and for resolution of building issues.
Processes routine building and sign permit applications, accepts payments for such, and distributes plan review letters.
May assist in tracking number of permits issued on a monthly and annual basis, identifying single family dwelling, duplexes, 4-plexes, apartments and commercial building. Compile and submit various agency and Bureau of Census reports for the Building Department and the City.
Performs related duties as required.
Acts as a liaison between the planning division and contractors, designers, and building owners. Responds to questions from residents and contractors concerning zoning and related ordinances in person, by telephone, or correspondence.
Reviews sign code applications and consults with contractors and designers on application of sign code.
Assists Permit Technician at front counter and answering incoming calls as needed.
Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying and answering telephone.
Answers questions on planning and building plan submittal and application procedures and deadlines; answers general department questions, answers phone calls and responds to email requests; directs public to appropriate resource for questions relating to other divisions and for resolution of building issues.
Processes routine building and sign permit applications, accepts payments for such, and distributes plan review letters.
May assist in tracking number of permits issued on a monthly and annual basis, identifying single family dwelling, duplexes, 4-plexes, apartments and commercial building. Compile and submit various agency and Bureau of Census reports for the Building Department and the City.
Performs related duties as required.
1. Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent; completion of two year vocational program or apprenticeship preferred;
High school graduate or equivalent; completion of two year vocational program or apprenticeship preferred;
AND
B. One (1) year of progressively responsible experience;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of basic code requirements, considerable knowledge of interpersonal communication skills and telephone etiquette, clerical procedures and methods related to filing and documenting. Working knowledge of standard office equipment and software including spreadsheet and word processing programs. Ability to learn department's automated tracking system.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to read building and site plans; ability to perform basic mathematical computations, ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, contractors, inspectors and the public.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of basic code requirements, considerable knowledge of interpersonal communication skills and telephone etiquette, clerical procedures and methods related to filing and documenting. Working knowledge of standard office equipment and software including spreadsheet and word processing programs. Ability to learn department's automated tracking system.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to read building and site plans; ability to perform basic mathematical computations, ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, contractors, inspectors and the public.
3. Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Spanish speaking preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Spanish speaking preferred.
Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain. Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. Emotional stability and discriminating thinking required for dealing with the public. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.
Salary : $40,581 - $56,285
