Primary Duties
Under immediate direction of the Planning & Development Director, provides assistance with the issuance of all permits; serves as secretary/receptionist for the Planning & Development Department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Issues all permits including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, street excavation and utility permits; • Processes phone permits and sends to Clerk’s office for billing; • Maintains permit files and data base records; • Generates computer lists for reporting purposes; • Registers contractors and maintains hard/computer copy files of these registrations; • Aids contractors and public with permit applications; • Receives, scans and checks permit applications to determine the necessary information has been included; • Prepares monthly and calendar year permit reports; • Arranges and coordinates inspections with inspectors and contractors as required; • Coordinates and monitors interlocal inspection program for all jurisdictions with current agreements, including inspections requests, database entry and billing for services; • Performs daily recap and prepares report for Clerk’s office on monies received by the Planning and Development Department; • Serves as back-up secretary to Board of Adjustment, Plumbing Board, Fire Board of Appeals and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals/Building Code Board of Appeal; • Assists as needed to review applications, prepare public notices, agenda packets, take and prepare minutes for meetings; • Serves as back-up Planning Commission secretary; • Attends Planning Commission meetings for recording purposes and assistance; • Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Use fluent English language for both oral and written communication; ability to use Microsoft Office and other software including database and spreadsheet software; ability to use the City website content management system for webpage editing; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written; ability to independently research, gather and prepare written documents from various information sources; ability to meet and deal courteously with the general public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisor and the public; ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions; good record keeping and filing skills.
Compensation Details
Salary range is $3,869 - $5,301 per month.
How to Apply
Apply at: www.norfolkne.gov/HumanResources or at Personnel Office at 309 N 5th Street, Norfolk. The first review of applications begins May 10, 2024. Open until filled.