Building Permit Clerk I

County of Kauai

About The Position

Receives training and assists in receiving, reviewing and processing simple building plans and applications for permits; may approve simple plans and issue building permits under supervision; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and one (1) year of general work experience; and one (1) year of clerical work experience.
Qualifying General Work Experience: Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation, and communication.
Qualifying Clerical Work Experience: Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies.

Responsibilities

Receives training and assists in reviewing and issuing building plans and applications for permits
Receives training and assists in issuing applications for permits (building, sign, electrical and plumbing)
Receives training and assists in reviewing applications for accuracy and completeness of information and other pertinent filing requirements
Receives training and assists in computation of fees from standard fee schedules
Refers moderate and/or complex plans and applications to appropriate members of the staff
Provides information to applicants and the public on the methods, procedures, and requirements for completing, processing, and filing applications, general requirements of building and other pertinent codes and ordinances, required clearances from other governmental agencies
Receives payments and issues permits and receipts
Performs other related duties as required