PERMIT CLERK

Gfoat; Kennedale, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kennedale is seeking a detail-oriented Permit Clerk to support the Community Development Department and serve as a primary contact for residents, contractors, and staff. This role handles receptionist tasks, permit applications, payments, and recordkeeping in a municipal setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a Texas driver’s license, proficiency with Excel/Word, and good customer service skills. Municipal experience and MyGov familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; MyGov experience preferred.
• Municipal experience preferred.
• General accounting and/or cash handling experience.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and pass pre-employment screenings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the public and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact at the Community Development counter and by phone, providing information on city services, permits, contractor registrations, and business licenses.
• Process permit applications and issue permits; accept and receipt payments including permit fees, impact fees, and related charges.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Director, Building Official, and Code Enforcement, including preparing correspondence, reports, legal notices, and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate agenda preparation and meeting materials for assigned boards and commissions, including posting agendas and preparing meeting minutes.
• Maintain organized filing systems and departmental records in compliance with retention requirements.
• Assist with general office operations including mail processing, document scanning, supply ordering, and special projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MyGov

Job description

PERMIT CLERK

The City of Kennedale, Texas (pop. 10,233) is seeking a Permit Clerk. Kennedale is located just southeast of Fort Worth. We are a family-oriented community providing a refuge from the hectic pace of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Open spaces, green belts, and trails enhance our serenity, quality of life, and community. With easy access from I-20 and 287, Kennedale is economically prosperous, business-friendly, and conveniently located, providing opportunities to shop, work, and play.

The City is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Permit Clerk to support the daily operations of our Community Development Department. This position serves as a key point of contact for residents, contractors, business owners, and internal staff. The Permit Clerk performs a wide variety of receptionist, clerical, and administrative support duties, helping ensure efficient service delivery and accurate recordkeeping.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the first point of contact at the Community Development counter and by phone, providing information on city services, permits, contractor registrations, and business licenses.
• Process permit applications and issue permits; accept and receipt payments including permit fees, impact fees, and related charges.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Director, Building Official, and Code Enforcement, including preparing correspondence, reports, legal notices, and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate agenda preparation and meeting materials for assigned boards and commissions, including posting agendas and preparing meeting minutes.
• Maintain organized filing systems and departmental records in compliance with retention requirements.
• Assist with general office operations including mail processing, document scanning, supply ordering, and special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with MyGov preferred.
• Municipal experience preferred
• General accounting and/or cash handling experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and successfully complete required pre-employment screenings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the public and other departments

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

At the City of Kennedale, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and future.

• City-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Voluntary insurance options with additional plans like disability, accident, or critical illness.
• 2:1 employer match through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
• Paid Time Off – Includes 11 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick leave.

The City of Kennedale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.