Land Use and Codes Building Permit Clerk (SR-13)

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

County Of Maui is seeking a Land Use Permit Clerk to receive, review, and process building plans and permit applications; approve simple plans under specific conditions; issue building permits; and perform other related duties as required.

The role requires knowledge of building codes, clerical skills, and the ability to assist the public. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of clerical experience, including public contact, are expected.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by training in typing, and two years of clerical or office experience, one of which shall have included public contact experience.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, rules, and regulations.
• Familiarity with office machines and standard software.
• Knowledge of general provisions of building and related codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process building plans and permit applications.
• Approve simple plans under specific conditions and issue permits.
• Maintain computerized permit tracking and communicate with applicants about status.

Skills

Public interaction

Clerical tasks

Reading plans & codes

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-13C ($3,900) to SR-13E ($4,221) per month.

Receives, reviews and processes building plans and applications for permits; approves simple plans under specific conditions; issues building permits; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from that of the Land Use Permit Clerk in that the Land Use and Codes Building Permit Clerk performs work involving the receipt, review and processing of building plans applications for permits (building and sign), approval of simple building plans, issuing of permits, and office and clerical support services; whereas, the Land Use Permit Clerk performs work involving the receipt, review and processing of plans and applications for various land use permits, issuing of permits and licenses and clerical support services. The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

Receives, reviews for completeness and conformance to various rules, regulations, ordinances and policies; processes applications for buildings, signs, driveway and land use permits; reviews and approves sign applications and simple building permit applications; maintains computerized permit tracking system for all applications received; distributes plans and applications to applicable agencies and offices--including monitoring and following up when submittals and responses are past due; advises applicants on methods, procedures and requirements for filing and processing of applications; explains general requirements of the building and other pertinent codes and ordinances; advises applicants on other required approval from other agencies; keeps applicants informed of permit application status; computes and collects fees for various permits; coordinates and monitors processing of applications for coastal zone management area permits, state land use commission and county special use permits, accessory use permits, change in zoning, district boundary amendments, planned development approvals, project district approvals, shoreline setback variances, environmental assessments, and community plan amendments; prepares activity reports in conjunction with coastal zone management programs and participates in related studies, projects, legislative activities, meetings, and workshops; coordinates, facilitates and monitors the processing of housing projects, including applications for building permits, subdivisions, change in zoning, special management area permits, planned development approvals, grading and work-to-perform permits and prepares housing project status reports; determines street addresses and coordinates a numbering system for areas without street addresses; compiles data and prepares reports regarding fees collected, permits issued, inspections made, etc.; prepares other departmental reports and correspondence; reviews, monitors and maintains documents recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances; performs other related clerical duties as required.

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by training in typing, and two years of clerical or office experience, one of which shall have included public contact experience.

Knowledge of:

general provisions of the County building and related codes and ordinances; construction terminology; office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines.

Ability to:

read, understand and interpret rules and regulations; read simple construction plans; make accurate arithmetic computations; deal courteously and effectively with the public.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:

Light