Permit Clerk

Position Summary

The Permit Clerk is responsible for providing the public with explanations and interpretations of City ordinances policies and procedures and assistance in completing City permit application forms. The role primarily involves educating customers about necessary permits and compliance with building codes and providing support in permit-related processes. Individuals in this class have frequent contact with the public. Considerable tact and persuasion is required in dealing with citizens who may be or become irate. This class performs a variety of clerical assignments such logging-in construction plans verifying information on building permit applications for accuracy and completeness collecting plans review and permit fees updating daily logs routing plans to departments or divisions researching or entering permit and inspection information on the computer and providing customer referral or information service activities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official.

Job Description

PERMIT CLERK.