Permit Clerk: Streamline Building Permits & Inspections

Tompsc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tompsc is seeking a Permit Clerk to issue building and trade permits for new and existing buildings, schedule inspections, and perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the EDS department.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of office experience; strong MS Office skills, organizational ability, and customer-service orientation are essential for working with inspectors, contractors, and the public.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building industry and department inspection/permit operations.
• Proficiency with office software (word processing and spreadsheet).
• Strong written and verbal communication and data processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue building and trade permits for residential and commercial projects.
• Set up department files when permits are issued and forward to inspection office.
• Assist with assigning reported incidents and organizing documentation for court hearings.
• Assist technicians with processing residential and commercial permits.
• Check contractor licenses for validity and maintain contractor information in the system.
• Assist Office Manager with daily revenue reports when necessary.
• Collaborate with Building Inspection and Planning divisions as needed.
• Perform clerical duties (faxing, filing, emailing).
• Assist contractors, architects and trades with the permit process.
• Liaise with inspectors and department staff as required.
• Support the public and attorneys with research of building permit records and copies.

Skills

Building industry knowledge

Department operations knowledge

Office software proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Data processing

Multitasking

Public/customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tompsc is seeking a Permit Clerk to issue building and trade permits for new and existing buildings, schedule inspections, and perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the EDS department.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of office experience; strong MS Office skills, organizational ability, and customer-service orientation are essential for working with inspectors, contractors, and the public.