What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Receiving Coordinator- Development Services and Permits position at Harris County?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Development Services & Permits Division facilitates safe and responsible development, construction, and occupancy of buildings and properties in our community. In 2023, the division issued over 57,000 permits with a construction value of $11.15B. In addition, the division conducted over 41,000 inspections and almost 85,000 plan reviews. We strive to provide prompt and courteous service to our customers, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Our goal is to promote public safety, protect the environment, and support economic growth through the issuance of permits and inspections. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of us operations.
Communicates with the public both, by telephone and in person, and provides general information pertaining to permit requirements, application submittals, and status requests. Provides information required to assist in completion of required forms for issuance of permits and licenses. If previously approved, may assist with the cashier duties of collecting fees. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
- Responsible for data entry, record keeping, and data maintenance related to the issuance of permits.
- Accepts permit applications and reviews the submittal to determine if all required supporting documents are included.
- Prepares permit files for transmittal to the Records Clerk.
- During emergency response situations for our community, such as hurricanes or floods, the position may be tasked with additional duties.
- Accepts customer payments, makes changes, and processes payments through the cashiering system.
- Balances daily money collections on the cashiering system. Reconciles all cash, checks, and credit cards to summary reports.
- Acts as a source of information to the public including the initial research and resolution of citizens’ problems.
- Prints retrieves and distribute a variety of reports from the cashiering system.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 40 wpm and 80% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
- A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Top of General Information [ If HRRM Clerical Skills Assessment is required ]:
Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
- You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
- The test may be taken once every 30 days
- Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
