Permit Specialist

Allen County Indiana • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Permit Specialist is responsible for assisting the public, providing guidance through the permitting process. Assist with inspection requests, issuing building permits and licenses and collecting appropriate fees. This position is Covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and at least three-years’ experience with computer skills, customer service, and bookkeeping.
• Must be eligible to be commissioned Notary Public in Indiana.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Accela, GIS mapping, and other job-related software
• Ability to multi-task.
• Impeccable customer service skills.
• Understanding to read engineering reports.
• Ability to use various office equipment including scanning equipment, multi-line phone and copier

Responsibilities

• Issues building permits and licenses while providing excellent customer service.
• Answers incoming telephone calls, responds to inquirers, and/or routes callers to the appropriate person or department.
• Assists with license renewal for contractors.
• Posts permit numbers to packetsCalculates and collects appropriate fees.
• Maintains the cash drawer and sorts mail.
• Monitors state releases for commercial projects.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees