About this opportunity
McDowell County, NC lists this Permit Specialist (Part Time) opportunity in marion, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Permit SpecialistThe Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the public, contractors, developers, and the building inspections department to ensure that construction projects comply with state building codes and local rules. This position is part time with working hours between 12:30-4:00 pm.ResponsibilitiesApplication Processing: Receive, review, and process various building and residential permitsVerifies state license: requirements for contractors and work performed, required insurance, and lien agent informationCode Compliance: Checks plans and applications for completeness and adherence to local ordinances and regulationsInspection Coordination: Schedule and coordinate inspection requestsAdministrative Support: Handle correspondence, reports, and general office dutiesStrong Customer Service and Conflict Resolution Skills: Sound judgement and tact is required in performing the tasks.Fee Management: Calculate and collect application feesRecord and Database Management: Maintain electronic files, update database, and generate reports.Strong Communication Skills: Ability to answer questions via phone or email, explain the permitting and inspections process, and provide information to citizens, contractors, and developers.Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), organization, attention to detail, working in a fast-paced environment, and ability to learn new software (GIS and Smartgov)Completion or ability to complete the Law and Administration (Code Enforcement) course within one year of employmentBasic knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, computer software and customer service techniques.Customer Service Experience. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Application ProcessPRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIREDAPPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.McDowell County participates in E-Verify.Applications are available:on our website: - under "Job Opportunities"McDowell County Administration Building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752Applications can be submitted:Online at person at the County Administration building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752or by Mail to: McDowell County Human Resources 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752or by email to:
Worksite address
marion, NC, 28752, US
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