BUILDING STANDARDS CLERK II

BUILDING STANDARDS CLERK II

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Job Description

General Overview

Under general supervision; reviews, prepares and issues building permits; calculates and collects fees; provides information to the public regarding building standards; prepares reports; types and maintains files. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Completion of a high school equivalent education supplemented by coursework in general business and office practice; ability to type; enter data into a personal computer plus one (1) year of experience in building code enforcement work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of permit issuance, regulations; state and local building codes. Advanced knowledge of department policies and procedures; office practice and procedures. Basic knowledge of building construction practices. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a familiar context; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; proofread materials, recognize errors and make corrections; work alone or with co-workers on group projects, read and interpret plans, specifications and blue prints; effectively communicate in written and oral form; prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports. Skill in operation of a calculator; typing, P/C. (*Indicates developed after employment).

Job Duties

The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.

Reviews applications for, prepares and issues building permits; calculate standard fee, penalties, reinspection fees, etc.; collects and records payments; reviews plans for basic compliance to building codes; maintains records on permits issued/denied. Receives and responds to inquires regarding building codes, complaints of improper or illegal work, and requests for inspections, building standards procedures, etc.; schedules inspections. Compile data and prepares reports for federal, state and local governmental units, operational reports, financial reports, etc.; types reports, correspondence, permits and other related items.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an office environment and employee will regularly be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel to and access the various assigned work sites.
• Job is physically comfortable. Typically requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, keying/typing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions; use of hands to finger, handles, or feel.
• May be occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Work Location:

1030 E Tallmadge Ave # 3,

Akron, OH 44310

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements:

Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing, Criminal Background Check, Driving Record Check

Position : 131004006

Code : 20261300-18

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : EXECUTIVE

Job Family : ADMINISTRATIVE

Posting Start : 11/02/2026

Posting End : 12/31/2026

Details : Click for Benefits Info

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $27.39-$27.39

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