Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Summary:

Performs computerized permitting/licensing work for the Codes Department. Responsibilities include taking payments, submitting and issuing permits and licenses, scheduling inspections, creating reports, and other clerical duties including providing quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Examples of Work:

Maintains specialized knowledge relevant to department assignments, for example, technical building permit information and building codes, and utilities information and applications.

Performs general clerical duties such as word processing, filing, answering phones and referring calls, preparing correspondence, etc.

Sets up contractors and submits payments for licenses along on a regular basis and verifying that all license requirements are being met.

Receives and accounts for payments and receipts.

Oversees the processing of applications for plumbing/building/mechanical.

Schedules inspections in permitting software or with the permitting authority.

Issues/tracks permits for building, electric, plumbing, mechanical, etc.

Prepares construction and permitting activity reports.

Tracks progress of all open building code applications/installations/inspections.

Organizes and prepares permit applications. building plans. and documents for appropriate routing.

Performs specific research tasks under supervision.

Observes all safety rules and procedures.

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge of:

Building permitting and inspection process; GIS, BS&A, ACA/ACELA, PSO, LARA BCC, locally specific systems knowledge, or some combination is highly preferred, as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; contractors licensing and requirements; and standard mathematical and grammatical practices.

Ability to: understand and follow instructions; operate standard office equipment, including computer, scanner, calculator, copier, etc.; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, building departments, and our customer base; and handle several items at one time accurately during stressful situations.

Efficient, attention to detail, reliable, and a self-starter within a set framework.

Able to make and keep good working connections with local building authorities.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school graduation or its equivalent. With a strong preference for candidates with prior building codes and permitting experience.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

Troy, MI 48083: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person