Permit Officer

Job Description:

Permit Officer

Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, and general office tasks in the Planning and Development Services Department.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary Range: $45,468.80 - 57,990.40, depending on qualifications.

Examples of Duties

• Review for completeness and issue Commercial and Residential Building Permits including all Sub-Permits or Stand-Alone Permits associated with Commercial and Residential Projects, and Properties.
• Processing and issuing Temporary Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Completion, and Certificate of Compliance after verification all required fees have been paid of assigned permits.
• Assist Contractors, Citizens, and Public with the online portal as it relates to all permits.
• Answer incoming calls as they relate to assigned permits.
• Assist Field Inspection Staff as it relates to permit assignment with scheduling, permit information, and any additional needs they have related to scheduling or adjusting workflow.
• Process payroll, travel, reconcile P-Card for division, and keep inventory as needed or requested items as approved by Chief Building Inspector.
• Gather information and provide reports as defined by Chief Building Inspector. These include but are not limited to Monthly Report, Census Report, and Building Permit Report.
• Assist Staff Support when needed.
• Assist with maintaining EnerGov permitting systems as it relates to the Building Inspections Division.
• Any additional job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required (Associate's Degree in secretarial science or a related field preferred) and
• One year of secretarial and customer service experience is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Permit laws and legal codes.
• Customer service standards and procedures.
• General construction terminology and inspection practices.

Skill in:

• Identifying problems & implementing solutions.

Ability to:

• Listen to and understand the information and ideas presented.
• Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Special Requirements

• Valid NC Driver's License (Class C)
• North Carolina Notary Public or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
  
  

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$45,468.80 Annually