Building Permits Coordinator & Customer Support

City of South Fulton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South Fulton is seeking a Building Permits Clerk to process permit applications, assist the public, and support department operations. The role involves reviewing filings for accuracy, entering data, scheduling inspections, and coordinating with inspectors to ensure smooth permitting workflows.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about two years of related experience in office work, customer service, or permit processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training is a plus.
• Two years of experience in general office work, customer service, permit processing, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by phone and in person, provide information about department services and procedures.
• Process commercial and residential building permit applications and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter data into the database and coordinate with inspectors for approvals.
• Issue permits, certificates of occupancy and other related approvals as appropriate.
• Manage permit fees, receipts, refunds, and daily administrative reporting.
• Perform inventory control, purchasing, and maintain records of materials and supplies.
• Maintain organized files and records, ensuring retention compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Data entry

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of South Fulton is seeking a Building Permits Clerk to process permit applications, assist the public, and support department operations. The role involves reviewing filings for accuracy, entering data, scheduling inspections, and coordinating with inspectors to ensure smooth permitting workflows.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about two years of related experience in office work, customer service, or permit processing.