What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Clerk position at City of Marion?
JOB INFORMATION
Job Title: Permit Clerk
Department: Community Development
Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining
Reports to Position: Building Official
Location: City Hall
Overtime Status: Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
This position will assist the Building Department in meeting its responsibilities. The nature of this position is such that the employee has considerable independence in performing routine work, processing permits, scheduling inspections, takes in and processes complaints, giving information and related duties. Direction and supervision is received from the Building Official.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED
- Performs the clerical and electronic filing functions of the Building Department.
- Functions as a receptionist, uses the phone system to transfer calls, meets the public and offers information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, contacts other employees, officials, and the general public with regard to appointment scheduling.
- Uses computer and other office equipment necessary to perform required work, including permit/inspection software and scanners.
- Processes permit applications, reviews submittals for completeness and accuracy, receives payments, and issues permits.
- Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Ability to understand and implement oral and written communications.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, general public and fellow employees.
- Ability to keep and maintain department records in an organized and orderly way.
- Ability to use computers, including word-processing and specialized building permit/inspection software applications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- General knowledge of the laws and ordinances pertaining to city functions.
- Ability to read, speak, write and understand English to communicate effectively and professionally with fellow employees, contractors, Boards and the general public via telephone, in written form or face-to-face.
- Ability to bend, reach, stop, and lift 40 pounds
- Ability to operate computer keyboard, phone system, scanner, photocopier, and similar electronic and manual office machines.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time for typing and computer work.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace or citizens encountered during work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma.
- Experience in performing office/clerical duties.
- Must be able to obtain the ICC Permit Technician certification 14 with-in one year of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works in an office environment
- Works a standard 40-hour work week
- May be required to work some overtime upon demand of workload
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS
- Sex Offender Registry
- Drug Screening
- Driving Record
- Pre-Employment Physical
Salary : $18
