Permitting Coordinator I or II - R19877

Permitting Coordinator

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Join our team and play a key role in assisting customers with all aspects of permitting! You'll respond to general permit inquiries, conduct research, issue permits, schedule inspections, and process paymentsall while following State Statutes, county ordinances, regulations, and unit policies.

This crucial role offers plenty of customer interaction, giving you the opportunity to build strong, positive relationships and deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. If you enjoy helping people and working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

About the Position

As a Permitting Coordinator I, you will...

• Accept and process permit applications via electronic submission or walk-ins; enter data into the permit tracking system accurately.
• Verify fees and issue permits, certificates of occupancy, and certificates of completion per ordinances and policies.
• Assess fees according to the Fee Ordinance and collect payments related to permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and utilities.
• Assist with refund processing and respond to customer inquiries following applicable regulations.
• Research permits and related information using files, databases, and assist with permit records management.
• Schedule inspections, update contractor license information, and maintain / update procedure manuals.
• Maintain permit records, coordinate file transfers, and respond to requests for building permit files.
• Balance and reconcile cash daily; complete required cash handling and other mandatory training.

As a Permitting Coordinator II, you have a better grasp of the permitting process, serving with minor assistance. Examples of job responsibilities (in addition to those listed above) include...

About the Schedule

Work Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following :

Permitting Coordinator I - 3 years of clerical / office or customer service experience.

Permitting Coordinator II - 1 year of experience involved with interpreting, enforcing, screening, or monitoring of a regulatory process (such as permitting, planning, zoning, ordinances, licenses, building, taxes, etc.).

Satisfactory Completion of Core Competencies or an ability to obtain Core Competencies within 6 months of hire date (see Addendum #1).

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and / or abilities :

Physical Demands : Employees in this role must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range : Permitting Coordinator I - $18.18 to $19.00, based on experience.

Permitting Coordinator II - $19.86 to $21.25, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and / or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day :