Permit Specialist
Madison, AL · On-site
$44K - $48K/yr
Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits either manually or using ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. * Requires work without breaks when ...
Permit Specialist
Madison, AL · On-site
$44K - $48K/yr
Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits either manually or using ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. * Requires work without breaks when ...
Permit Specialist
$44K - $48K/yr
Examples of Responsibilities Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. Requires work without breaks when ...
Permit Specialist
$44K - $48K/yr
Examples of Responsibilities Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. Requires work without breaks when ...
Permit Specialist
Madison, AL · On-site
$44K - $48K/yr
Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits either manually or using ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. * Requires work without breaks when ...
Permit Specialist
Madison, AL · On-site
$44K - $48K/yr
Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits either manually or using ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. * Requires work without breaks when ...
Permit Specialist
Madison, AL · On-site
Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits either manually or using ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. Requires work without breaks when ...
Permit Specialist
Madison, AL · On-site
Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits either manually or using ... Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends. Requires work without breaks when ...
This position may at times require working additional hours, over a weekend, or a holiday. The ... All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race ...
This position may at times require working additional hours, over a weekend, or a holiday. The ... All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race ...
Receiver
Beverly, MA · On-site
$17 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Beverly, MA · On-site
$17 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
$17.50 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
$17.50 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Upper Arlington, OH · On-site
$16 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Upper Arlington, OH · On-site
$16 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$19 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$19 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Naperville, IL · On-site
$17 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Naperville, IL · On-site
$17 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Seekonk, MA · On-site
$16.50 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Seekonk, MA · On-site
$16.50 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Austin, TX · On-site
$15 - $24.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Austin, TX · On-site
$15 - $24.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Barnstable, MA · On-site
$16 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Barnstable, MA · On-site
$16 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Dedham, MA · On-site
$17 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
Dedham, MA · On-site
$17 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
New York, NY · On-site
$18 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Receiver
New York, NY · On-site
$18 - $25.40/hr
Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits. * Develop ... Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and ...
Weekend Permit Receiver information
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$10.82 - $11.89
1% of jobs
$11.89 - $12.96
3% of jobs
$12.96 - $14.03
6% of jobs
$14.03 - $15.10
9% of jobs
$15.42 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.10 - $16.17
17% of jobs
$16.17 - $17.24
12% of jobs
The median wage is $17.34 / hr.
$17.24 - $18.31
17% of jobs
$19.14 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.31 - $19.38
13% of jobs
$19.38 - $20.45
11% of jobs
$20.45 - $21.53
5% of jobs
$21.53 - $22.60
6% of jobs
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How much do weekend permit receiver jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend permit receiver in the United States is $18.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Permit Receiver jobs?
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$44K - $48K/yr
Full-time
Posted 9 days ago
Job description
Salary : $44,058.56 - $48,632.48 Annually
Location : Madison City Hall, 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00056
Department: Building Department
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
General Position Summary
Responsible for greeting customers and to receive, log, distribute and process building, and trade permit applications and issue permits based upon approval by appropriate staff having jurisdiction. Issues "over the counter" permits based on knowledge of the administrative procedures of adopted building related codes. Responsible for receiving inspection requests and scheduling building and code enforcement related inspections by phone and in person. Determines types of permits needed. Responsible for maintaining files and archiving them properly in accordance with state guidelines.
Examples of Responsibilities
Minimal Qualifications
Supplemental Information
01
Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?
02
Do you have 3 years of experience in clerical, customer service, building or construction, or similar experience?
03
List any experience you may have working administratively with construction projects, building contractors or similar.
04
Do you have experience working with permitting, scheduling, routing or approval software systems?
05
Describe your experience with records, archival material or retention schedules.
06
Are you able to deal with difficult customers under stressful conditions and ability to remain calm and organized under stress?
07
In this position, good customer service is critical. Being able to multi-task with minimal errors and with frequent interruptions, how would you balance this?
08
A Strong Background Record is required, due to accessibility to city records and data. Do you have a strong background record?
09
Would you be able to work occasional overtime and work on weekends?
10
The pay range for this position is $21.18 to $23.38 per hour. Is this acceptable to you?
Required Question
Location : Madison City Hall, 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00056
Department: Building Department
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
General Position Summary
Responsible for greeting customers and to receive, log, distribute and process building, and trade permit applications and issue permits based upon approval by appropriate staff having jurisdiction. Issues "over the counter" permits based on knowledge of the administrative procedures of adopted building related codes. Responsible for receiving inspection requests and scheduling building and code enforcement related inspections by phone and in person. Determines types of permits needed. Responsible for maintaining files and archiving them properly in accordance with state guidelines.
Examples of Responsibilities
- Receive, log, process and issue building, trade, and other permits either manually or using computer based permitting software to include New World Systems (NWS) with appropriate approval from authorities having jurisdiction.
- Issue Certificates of Occupancy and utility certificates or releases based upon evidence of approval by inspectors, authorities having jurisdiction and the Chief Building Official.
- Checks to ensure that contractors are properly licensed to perform the work for which the permit application is based.
- Accountable for funds received for permits issued and various other similar transactions.
- Balance cash receipts and produce daily cash reports.
- Receive, log and assign inspection requests.
- Track inspections and review paperwork to ensure that inspections are completed and documented, and inspection reports are correctly filed.
- Assist in maintaining the department filing system to include scanning and archiving files.
- Assist customers by answering building and permit related questions or directing customers to the appropriate or responsible division, department or agency having purview.
- Maintain construction data and departmental statistics.
- Compile, generate, produce and distribute required and/or periodic reports directed by the Permit Specialist Supervisor or Building Director.
- Assist in maintaining and making available to customers, building permit applications permitted forms, handouts and other informational brochures.
- Assigned other administrative duties or special projects as required by the Permit Specialist Supervisor or Building Director.
- Remain current with department rules, policies and operating procedures as updated and provided by the Permit Specialist Supervisor.
- Provide back-up support/coverage to other positions and departments as required by the Building Director.
- Type, file, copy, fax and perform other administrative support functions.
- Using multi-line telephone, retrieve, log and deliver messages to appropriate staff.
- Communicate with department personnel working in the field through multi-line telephone or mobile phone as needed.
- Receive and respond to email messages from customers, staff, other departments and agencies.
- Assist in maintaining a neat and clean appearance of the customer service areas.
- Communicate and work closely with other city employees and departments.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Normal office working conditions.
- Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends.
- Requires work without breaks when required to maintain coverage and serve customers in the absence of other staff members.
- Frequent interruptions.
- Fast paced and stressful work environment with little or no "down time."
- Strong background required, due to accessibility to city records and interaction with public.
Minimal Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or GED) required.
- At least three years of clerical, customer service, building industry, or similar experience.
- Must possess the required educational level or its equivalent to perform and comprehend the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Supplemental Information
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft based computers and associated permitting software to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, New World Systems (NWS), etc.
- Ability to use e-mail, calendar, contacts and address books, and the Internet.
- Skill in dealing with people under stressful conditions, especially when working with customers to resolve disputes or complaints.
- Skill in typing, filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing operating credit/debit card machines, shredder, etc.
- Skill in answering and operating a multi-line telephone system to include taking accurate and detailed messages.
- Ability to remain calm and organized under stress and in time sensitive situations.
- Skill in documenting receipts for cash and balancing receipts.
- Ability to take instruction and direction.
- This position's physical requirements involve sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- Ability to communicate well in the written word and verbally and orally with the public.
- Ability to work on computers and mobility to assist customers at the window.
01
Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have 3 years of experience in clerical, customer service, building or construction, or similar experience?
- Yes
- No
03
List any experience you may have working administratively with construction projects, building contractors or similar.
04
Do you have experience working with permitting, scheduling, routing or approval software systems?
- Yes
- No
05
Describe your experience with records, archival material or retention schedules.
06
Are you able to deal with difficult customers under stressful conditions and ability to remain calm and organized under stress?
- Yes
- No
07
In this position, good customer service is critical. Being able to multi-task with minimal errors and with frequent interruptions, how would you balance this?
08
A Strong Background Record is required, due to accessibility to city records and data. Do you have a strong background record?
- Yes
- No
09
Would you be able to work occasional overtime and work on weekends?
- Yes
- No
10
The pay range for this position is $21.18 to $23.38 per hour. Is this acceptable to you?
- Yes
- No
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