NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Part Time - Permit Specialist (Temporary)
Clayton, NC
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.16/hr - $20.16/hrThe Town of Clayton is seeking a Part Time Permit Specialist for the Community Development Department. This role involves providing administrative support, assisting the public with building and zoning permits, and maintaining detailed records related to permits and inspections.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides assistance to the public for obtaining building and zoning permits; interviews customers to determine what type of permit is needed; provides appropriate applications and addenda, compiles necessary information to complete permit, verifies contractors’ licenses are current and appropriate for the work to be done; ensures necessary development reviews and health department permits, etc. have been obtained
Issues permits upon approval of applications; takes payments for all building and zoning permit applications; schedules building and zoning inspections and re-inspections; types associated correspondence
Assists developers, builders, contractors, and the general public with various development services including zoning information, other State and federal regulatory compliance information, various permit applications, communications with utility service providers, etc
Compiles forms, permits, notices, licenses, or form letters with designated or routine information; records data from approved building permit applications for the issuance of permits and receipts
Maintains record of permits issued; enters permits, inspections and re-inspections information into computer and creates and maintains hard copy files with applications, inspection reports, etc. and retrieves filed materials based on knowledge of departmental activities
Summarizes information and selects data from varied sources to prepare records and reports of financial and inspection activities
Answers telephone and greets visitors; gathers and provides information based on knowledge of programs and procedures; uses tact and discretion to deal with customers
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Considerable knowledge of building permitting processes and requirements for various kinds of construction
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including office automation equipment and software for word processing, database management, and spreadsheets
Considerable knowledge of administrative procedures, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to building and zoning permits and inspections
Working knowledge of building codes and related ordinances applicable to building permits
Working knowledge and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, and spelling
Working knowledge of North Carolina contracting regulations and licensing requirements
Ability to create and maintain accurate detailed records
Ability to plan and organize administrative support activities and tasks
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to deal with difficult and angry customers
Ability to interpret building permitting requirements and regulations and give information and instructions on departmental programs and procedures based on inquiries
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, builders, developers, and the general public
Ability to maintain records and files and to gather and compile data from a variety of sources to produce required and requested reports
High School diploma or GED required
Experience in administrative support and customer service work involving customer contact, preferably in the building trades, construction, or government industries
Preferred
Vocational or Technical in Building trades or related field preferred
Associate degree in Building/Construction Industry or related major field preferred
Notary licensure preferred
Benefits
Not eligible.
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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