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Salary Grade SG 105 Recruitment Hourly Pay Rate: $20.76 Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County)

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Part Time Permit Specialist for the Community Development Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

This position is responsible for providing a variety of administrative and record-keeping duties in support of the Planning Department. Employees in this position provide information to developers, contractors and homeowners regarding the planning and building permit processes, as well performs intake of all building and zoning permits. Duties of this position also include greeting the public, explaining requirements for various permits, establishing electronic and hard copy records, handling complaints and preparing reports.

• Provides assistance to the public for obtaining building and zoning permits; interviews customers to determine what type of permit is needed; provides appropriate applications and addenda, compiles necessary information to complete permit, verifies contractors' licenses are current and appropriate for the work to be done; ensures necessary development reviews and health department permits, etc. have been obtained.
• Issues permits upon approval of applications; takes payments for all building and zoning permit applications; schedules building and zoning inspections and re-inspections; types associated correspondence.
• Assists developers, builders, contractors, and the general public with various development services including zoning information, other State and federal regulatory compliance information, various permit applications, communications with utility service providers, etc.
• Compiles forms, permits, notices, licenses, or form letters with designated or routine information; records data from approved building permit applications for the issuance of permits and receipts.
• Maintains record of permits issued; enters permits, inspections and re-inspections information into computer and creates and maintains hard copy files with applications, inspection reports, etc. and retrieves filed materials based on knowledge of departmental activities.
• Summarizes information and selects data from varied sources to prepare records and reports of financial and inspection activities.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; gathers and provides information based on knowledge of programs and procedures; uses tact and discretion to deal with customers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Considerable knowledge of building permitting processes and requirements for various kinds of construction. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including office automation equipment and software for word processing, database management, and spreadsheets. Considerable knowledge of administrative procedures, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to building and zoning permits and inspections. Working knowledge of building codes and related ordinances applicable to building permits. Working knowledge and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. Working knowledge of North Carolina contracting regulations and licensing requirements. Ability to create and maintain accurate detailed records. Ability to plan and organize administrative support activities and tasks. Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to deal with difficult and angry customers. Ability to interpret building permitting requirements and regulations and give information and instructions on departmental programs and procedures based on inquiries. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, builders, developers, and the general public. Ability to maintain records and files and to gather and compile data from a variety of sources to produce required and requested reports.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or Technical in Building trades or related field preferred.
• Associate degree in Building/Construction Industry or related major field preferred.
• Notary licensure preferred.
• Experience in administrative support and customer service work involving customer contact, preferably in the building trades, construction, or government industries.

Benefits: Not Eligible