Building Permits Specialist — Customer-Focused Compliance

City Of League City; League City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of League City is seeking a frontline Clerk for the Building Department to process building permit applications and support compliance with safety codes. You will greet applicants, handle forms, and answer technical questions related to permits.

Responsibilities include reviewing applications, processing fees, tracking receipts, and providing status updates. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of related experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist applicants with forms and questions for building permits.
• Review, accept, and process permit applications and fees; track receipts.
• Provide permitting support including codes, inspections, and status updates.
• Deliver quality customer service via phone and in person.
• Perform clerical tasks: data entry, records management, and document handling.
• Notify builders and contractors of revisions to codes and ordinances.
• Establish positive relationships with staff and the public.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal writing comms

Data entry

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City Of League City is seeking a frontline Clerk for the Building Department to process building permit applications and support compliance with safety codes. You will greet applicants, handle forms, and answer technical questions related to permits.

Responsibilities include reviewing applications, processing fees, tracking receipts, and providing status updates. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience.