Building Permit Assistant

City of Springfield

is seeking applicants for

Building Permit Assistant

Department: Office of Public Works

Division: Building & Z0NING

Work Location:

300 S 7TH ST

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701

United States

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Starting Rate: $21.87

Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants

Union: AFSCME 3738

Final Date to Apply: 11/19/2026 at 5:59 PM

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate current and historical building permit and construction inspection records in the permit software system; enter data, compile reports, and respond to FOIA requests.

Prepare routine correspondence, reports, memoranda, violation letters, and deficiency reports using word processing software.

Coordinate daily inspection schedules for eight to ten inspectors, including arranging access to locked properties and preparing inspection itineraries.

Enter and track inspection results and requests, verify completion of inspections, and identify requests for properties without permits.

Assist with receiving and processing building and related permit applications, processing fees, routing applications for review, and distributing plan review comments.

Respond to telephone inquiries, direct visitors, relay messages, and contact inspectors by telephone or two-way radio as needed.

Alphabetically and numerically file and retrieve documents and correspondence.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school. Knowledge of building codes and methods and practices of construction preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various regular contacts. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 14 paid holidays, based off calendar year
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or humanresources@springfield.il.us