Building & Development Coordinator II

City of Atlanta
  • Atlanta, GA
  • $58,977.96–$80,000 Per Year
5 days ago

Job Description

Posting Expires: 10/29/2026

Salary Range: $58,977.96- $80,000.00

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Building and Development Coordinator II is a professional role responsible for overseeing the

planning, coordination, and execution of permitting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory

requirements and optimizing workflow efficiency. This position exercises discretion and independent

judgment in managing complex permitting procedures, training staff, and implementing process

improvements. Duties include ensuring the timely and efficient execution of the permitting process,

resolving escalated issues, and driving best-in-class customer service aligned with the City's core values

and operational objectives.

Supervision Received:

This position operates with limited supervision, reporting to the Assistant Director of Development

Services Team (DST) and collaborating with the Building & Development Manager as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in construction management, Public Administration,

Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education on a yearfor-

year basis. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building permitting, regulatory

compliance, or municipal operations, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Demonstrated

experience in leading teams, process improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Experience - Experience in a government or municipal permitting office is highly desirable.

Licensures and Certifications - International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification

(Required). Development Service Coordinator Certification (Required). Must be eligible to become a

Notary Public.

Special Requirements - Must be able to type at least 35 words per minute. Must be able to work in a

fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Must maintain a high degree of

professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Work Environment:

Office setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Leading and managing Building & Development Coordinators in all aspects of the permit application

process, ensuring compliance with city codes and procedures.

Exercising discretion in reviewing applications, plans, and related documents for accuracy,

completeness, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Communicating across multiple city departments to ensure seamless coordination of the permitting

process, identifying and resolving potential conflicts or delays.

Developing and implementing operational policies and training programs to enhance efficiency and

effectiveness within the permitting division.

Providing expert technical support, training, and guidance to assigned staff, ensuring consistent

interpretation and application of permit policies.

Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to

foster collaboration and transparency.

Overseeing the scheduling, performance monitoring, and task delegation of Building & Development

Coordinators, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.

Managing escalated customer inquiries and complex permitting issues, making informed decisions

to facilitate resolutions.

Implementing performance improvement strategies, including data analysis, process enhancements,

and workflow optimization.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as this is not an exhaustive list.

Decision Making Responsibilities

Exercises independent judgment and decision-making in overseeing permitting processes and

resolving operational challenges.

Determines appropriate courses of action for workflow optimization, resource allocation, and policy

implementation.

Escalates high-impact issues to senior leadership with recommendations for resolution.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to Building & Development

Coordinators and support staff.

Leads training initiatives and professional development programs for permitting personnel.

Participates in hiring decisions and performance evaluations.

Acts as a liaison with other City departments and external agencies regarding permitting policies and

procedures.

May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential

duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the

position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive

list.

Extensive knowledge of permitting regulations, construction codes, and municipal development

processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies.

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision-making.

Proficiency in project management, workflow optimization, and process improvement strategies.

Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, for stakeholder engagement and conflict

resolution.

Ability to train, mentor, and lead professional staff in a regulatory environment.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Leading and managing Building & Development Coordinators in all aspects of the permit application

process, ensuring compliance with city codes and procedures.

Exercising discretion in reviewing applications, plans, and related documents for accuracy,

completeness, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Communicating across multiple city departments to ensure seamless coordination of the permitting

process, identifying and resolving potential conflicts or delays.

Developing and implementing operational policies and training programs to enhance efficiency and

effectiveness within the permitting division.

Providing expert technical support, training, and guidance to assigned staff, ensuring consistent

interpretation and application of permit policies.

Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to

foster collaboration and transparency.

Overseeing the scheduling, performance monitoring, and task delegation of Building & Development

Coordinators, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.

Managing escalated customer inquiries and complex permitting issues, making informed decisions

to facilitate resolutions.

Implementing performance improvement strategies, including data analysis, process enhancements,

and workflow optimization.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as this is not an exhaustive list.

Decision Making Responsibilities

Exercises independent judgment and decision-making in overseeing permitting processes and

resolving operational challenges.

Determines appropriate courses of action for workflow optimization, resource allocation, and policy

implementation.

Escalates high-impact issues to senior leadership with recommendations for resolution.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to Building & Development

Coordinators and support staff.

Leads training initiatives and professional development programs for permitting personnel.

Participates in hiring decisions and performance evaluations.

Acts as a liaison with other City departments and external agencies regarding permitting policies and

procedures.

May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential

duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the

position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive

list.

Extensive knowledge of permitting regulations, construction codes, and municipal development

processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex policies.

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision-making.

Proficiency in project management, workflow optimization, and process improvement strategies.

Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, for stakeholder engagement and conflict

resolution.

Ability to train, mentor, and lead professional staff in a regulatory environment.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAtlanta, GA
Salary$58,977.96–$80,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Building Codesunmatched
  • Building Permitsunmatched
  • Building Regulationsunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Customer Escalationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Employee Orientationunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Policy Implementationunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Property Managementunmatched
  • Public Administrationunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Resource Managementunmatched
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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