Land Use and Codes Building Permit Clerk (SR-13)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position receives, reviews, and processes building plans and applications for permits. The role involves approving simple plans under specific conditions and issuing building permits. It differs from a Land Use Permit Clerk by focusing on building and sign permits, including the approval of simple building plans. The position provides office and clerical support services.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by training in typing
Two years of clerical or office experience
One year of public contact experience
Knowledge of general provisions of the County building and related codes and ordinances
Knowledge of construction terminology
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of use of standard office machines
Ability to read, understand and interpret rules and regulations
Ability to read simple construction plans
Ability to make accurate arithmetic computations
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public

Nice To Haves

Training in typing

Responsibilities

Receives, reviews for completeness and conformance to various rules, regulations, ordinances and policies; processes applications for buildings, signs, driveway and land use permits
Reviews and approves sign applications and simple building permit applications
Maintains computerized permit tracking system for all applications received
Distributes plans and applications to applicable agencies and offices, including monitoring and following up when submittments and responses are past due
Advises applicants on methods, procedures and requirements for filing and processing of applications
Explains general requirements of the building and other pertinent codes and ordinances
Advises applicants on other required approvals from other agencies
Keeps applicants informed of permit application status
Computes and collects fees for various permits
Coordinates and monitors processing of applications for coastal zone management area permits, state land use commission and county special use permits, accessory use permits, change in zoning, district boundary amendments, planned development approvals, project district approvals, shoreline setback variances, environmental assessments, and community plan amendments
Prepares activity reports in conjunction with coastal zone management programs and participates in related studies, projects, legislative activities, meetings, and workshops
Coordinates, facilitates and monitors the processing of housing projects, including applications for building permits, subdivisions, change in zoning, special management area permits, planned development approvals, grading and work-to-perform permits and prepares housing project status reports
Determines street addresses and coordinates a numbering system for areas without street addresses
Compiles data and prepares reports regarding fees collected, permits issued, inspections made, etc.
Prepares other departmental reports and correspondence
Reviews, monitors and maintains documents recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances
Performs other related clerical duties as required