PERMIT CLERK

City of Lake Worth Beach • Lake Worth, FL

7d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs a variety of complex administrative duties associated with Building Division permits; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of City licenses and permits.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Skill in using standard office machinery and equipment.
• Skill in using computers and standard application software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of administrative or clerical experience including customer service experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment.
• All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Nice To Haves

• Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedules building inspections
• Results contract and private provider inspections
• Issues permits
• Scans paper building permit applications
• Answer permit status questions
• Permit resend and document sending

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED