What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Specialist I position at Frederick County Government?
This clerical position involves a significant amount of public contact, while performing varied duties that are highly specialized within the Permits and Inspections Department. These duties will include, but are not limited to, the primary preparation of building, electrical, gaming (gambling) and plumbing permit applications for distribution to the proper destination. Direction may be received from Senior Permits Specialist; supervision is received from the Manager of Permitting Services and/or the Assistant Director of Permits and Inspections.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.
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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 5 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
- Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
- Answer questions and assist callers and visitors with information concerning all aspects of department operations and refer to other staff members as appropriate
- Process permits through the computerized system for all permit activity assigned to this agency, including detailed question-and-answer exchange with homeowners, contractors and others while completing data entry fields
- Determine and collect fees for various permits and keep an accounting of fees collected
- Research historical permit data for Certificate of Occupancy responses
- Distribute all forms of materials to proper approving agencies and file materials in correct category
- Maintain and compile statistical information on permit activity
- Maintain operational, reference and fiscal files (using manual and computerized files and filing systems)
- Process daily postal and inter-office mail
- Assist with special projects and substitute for other staff members as needed
- Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- High school graduation, or the equivalent
- Minimum 2 years clerical work experience using an electronic software/database for data entry
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
- Strong mathematics skills including the ability to accurately complete basic mathematical functions
- Strong clerical skills including the ability to accurately create and maintain manual and computerized files and filing systems and to accurately complete assigned clerical tasks
- Ability to effectively read and understand maps, plats and building plans
- Ability to make independent decisions, establish priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
- Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures, to effectively phrase questions and obtain information while completing documentation
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and others, including the ability to maintain a pleasant, professional demeanor while dealing with the public in a wide variety of circumstances
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
- Previous work experience involving the permits and inspections process
- Experience working in a construction related field
- Customer service work experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
- While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, reach and perform repetitive motions; and rarely lift up to 20 pounds
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors
- Available for additional work hours as needed, which may include evening hours
KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) Related clerical and math skills testing
3) One or more interviews
Salary : $21 - $34
