Building and Zoning Clerk

CITY OF WAVELAND BUILDING AND ZONING CLERK POSITION DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Building and Zoning Clerk serves as the primary technical assistant for processing building permits and inspections and compiles and maintains records of business transactions related to the construction of commercial and residential properties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes, but are not limited to:

• Performs regular and recurring clerical duties independently according to applicable City ordinances and following established procedures and practices
• Provides in-person and telephone customer service determining the nature of business and providing information and direction
• Schedules daily inspections and appointments for Building Inspectors
• Reviews records and reports submitted by applicants for accuracy and completion
• Responds to general information requests about zoning, code enforcement, construction and building inspections or refers the matter to appropriate staff
• Prepares and maintains applicable building, housing, code enforcement, and zoning permits and records
• Prepares and maintains correspondence pertaining to the building inspection process
• Prepares or composes on a frequent and regular basis required documents
• Serves as Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission producing agendas, minutes and attending all regular and special meetings
• Maintains applicable training and accreditation for the position
• Assumes duties/responsibilities of coworkers and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, county officials and members of the public
• Proficiency in office tasks such as data entry, record-keeping, and communication
• General computer software knowledge including Microsoft Office and the ability to create and maintain thorough, accurate records
• Ability to prepare and process correspondence pertaining to the building inspections process
• Ability to work under general supervision.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Certification may be required
• Desired but not required - Associate’s Degree in business administration, design, construction, data management or any other job-related field plus two years of clerical and administrative office experience, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS:

• Member of PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System)
• Paid Medical Insurance after 60 days 1 through BCBS of MS
• Additional Medical GAP Plan
• Optional Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Time accrued every 2 weeks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.42 - $16.82 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please explain any period(s) of unemployment.

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waveland, MS 39576: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17