Permit Coordinator

Essential job duties and responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:
Document Control
Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas, screen phone calls, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant project-related information to appropriate parties.
Review application and construction documents for completeness and compliance with requirements; route plans to appropriate staff for processing. Coordinate the plan checking process, monitoring, and
assuring that all necessary documentation and reviews are completed.
Perform various administrative, reporting, billing, and accounts receivable tasks.
Be able to manage a wide range of duties in an effective manner, including timely plan processing and routing and coordinating with discipline staff.
Perform data entry and coordinate routing of various permits and plans; use specialized database/permit tracking programs.
Must be highly organized and possess the flexibility to adjust to changing workload volume.

Other
Must be able to lift heavy plans and specification documents on a regular basis (up to 25 lbs.).
Provide backup relief to other office support staff.
Run errands on an as-needed basis, usually within a 15-mile radius. This may include pickups and drop-offs at various jurisdictions.

Job Requirements:
One-year municipal experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
High School Diploma, GED.
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess the flexibility to adjust to changing workload volume.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation to run errands.

Desired Skills:
ICC Permit Technician Certification, preferred.
Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
Use consistent sound judgment and discretion.

Compensation Range: $25 – $29.60/hr