What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building and Plans Coordinator position at CITY OF GRIFFIN?
The individual in this position performs clerical duties and provides customer service assistance to individuals in relation to the building permit process. Essential duties include:
- Answers the telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
- Assists the public and developers with planning, zoning, building and development questions and application procedures ensuring compliance with state and local codes/ ordinances.
- Receives and files related applications and permits.
- Assist staff and public with the review of a variety of building and land development permit applications for accuracy and completeness to ensure conformance with legal standards and compliance with city requirements.
- Communicates with building inspectors and other field personnel to exchange information.
- Coordinates project approvals through city departments and outside agencies to assist applicants; arranges meetings with applicants and city staff to ensure timely processing of permits; monitors the progress of permit approvals.
- Receives and accounts for permit and development fees; schedules deposits.
- Receives development site and building plans; schedules related inspections.
- Prepares reviews and analyses of building, permit and development trends through the review of permit data.
- Compiles data and prepares reports of statistical data and summaries of permits, building activity and zoning request for City commissioners, Spalding County, outside agencies and other City departments as required.
- Maintains files and status of properties carded as Nuisance Abatement for public inquiries and transfer to City attorney.
- Performs related duties.