Codes & Permits Administrator

DeKalb Health; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid employee medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

City of Clinton is seeking an administrative professional to support the Codes Department. The role handles frontline customer service, processes permits and applications, and coordinates planning, zoning, and code enforcement cases.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, producing reports, maintaining inventory, and assisting with board meetings. Requires an Associate degree and several years of related clerical experience; ICC certifications are expected within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline customer service and handle office communications.
• Assist the public with permits, applications, and forms ensuring accuracy.
• Record complaints, inspections and permit data in department systems.
• Coordinate code enforcement and planning/zoning cases; issue notices as needed.
• Assist in organizing meetings and preparing hearing documents for boards.
• Respond to inquiries and help customers with department services and procedures.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling inspections, taking messages, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Identify hazards, plan actions with risk controls, and adjust as conditions change.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

City of Clinton is seeking an administrative professional to support the Codes Department. The role handles frontline customer service, processes permits and applications, and coordinates planning, zoning, and code enforcement cases.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, producing reports, maintaining inventory, and assisting with board meetings. Requires an Associate degree and several years of related clerical experience; ICC certifications are expected within specified timeframes.