Building Official Assistant

City of Wharton • Wharton, TX

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About The Position

CITY OF WHARTON BUILDING OFFICIAL ASSISTANT Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To perform a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex secretarial and administrative duties for the Building Official; to act as a liaison between Code Enforcement, the Fire Department and other city departments. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Building Official. Exercises no supervision. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES --Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities: . Perform administrative and clerical work for the Building Official; perform duties related to issuance of permits, building inspections, filing, scheduling appointments, and processing employee timesheets for payroll. . Organize and maintain a records management program for the code enforcement and building inspection activities. . Participate and assist in the administration of the Building Official's activities; prepare comprehensive administrative reports, and manuals. . Answer questions and provide information to city staff and the public regarding issuance of permits, building inspection procedures and policies; refer inquiries as appropriate. . Screen office and telephone callers; maintain schedules of office activities, meetings and various events; coordinate activities with other city departments, the public and outside agencies. BUILDING OFFICIAL ASSISTANT FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical work for the Building Official; perform duties related to issuance of permits, building inspections, filing, scheduling appointments, and processing employee timesheets for payroll.
• Organize and maintain a records management program for the code enforcement and building inspection activities.
• Participate and assist in the administration of the Building Official's activities; prepare comprehensive administrative reports, and manuals.
• Answer questions and provide information to city staff and the public regarding issuance of permits, building inspection procedures and policies; refer inquiries as appropriate.
• Screen office and telephone callers; maintain schedules of office activities, meetings and various events; coordinate activities with other city departments, the public and outside agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees