What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Processing Clerk I position at City of Beaumont, Texas?
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions: Greets and directs public to appropriate departments; announces visitors to employees, and answers and directs phone calls to departments within the city; Calculates fees for all residential and commercial permits and zoning applications. Prepares and distributes statistical reports; receives and processes a variety of applications. Assists customers with completion of forms/documents; refers public to appropriate agencies if necessary; interprets procedures, zoning ordinances and building codes; issues building permits and certificates of occupancy for residential and commercial building; issues receipts and balances cash received; maintains log of issued permits and inspections; reviews, analyzes and researches site plan reviews, short plat conditions; performs research regarding permit applications to assure compliance with established ordinances; ensures necessary technical support materials are completed; provides backup for review of legal descriptions. Assist Permit Manager with continuous improvement to permit processing procedures, tracking Demolition Work Program deadlines, tracking Certificate of Occupancy permit deadlines; assists Planning and Zoning with letter/forms/books and accepting and logging applications for Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Historic Landmark Commission. Must be able to effectively multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional customer service in all interactions.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Working Conditions
This position requires 100% on-site work. Fast-paced office environment. Must be available to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Must be available to work overtime as needed. Regular and reliable level of attendance is expected.
Minimum Essential Qualifications
Knowledge: Knowledge of City codes and ordinances, City permit process, procedures and requirement; standard office practices and procedures; business English, spelling and arithmetic; record keeping and bookkeeping methods and procedures is highly desirable.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to accurately explain policies, procedures, laws, regulations, codes and ordinances; read and interpret maps, drawing of plots, building sites, water and sewage systems; have communicate effectively and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and the general public; operate office equipment and machinery; organize and maintain records; apply sound judgment in making decisions independently in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations; must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail; must demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional customer service in all interactions. Bilingual candidates are preferred to serve our diverse community.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears; frequently sits, stands, walks, writes, uses a calculator, PC and enters data; infrequently lifts, carries, drags, pulls or pushes objects weighing up to 30 lbs.; operates automobile, camera, compute equipment, measuring equipment and office equipment.
Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent. Two (2) or more years of responsible related experience in bookkeeping and/or general office work or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Cash management experience preferred.
Other
This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver’s License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.
The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.