Permit Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Government Office in Springfield, MO is seeking a Planning & Zoning Administrative Coordinator to assist the public, process permits and applications, and support planning and zoning activities.

The role focuses on maintaining records, coordinating inspections, handling financial transactions, and generating reports for the department. Strong math, organization, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience handling financial transactions, recordkeeping, and data entry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret residential site plans and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries regarding planning and zoning applications, permits, and department services.
• Explain procedures, requirements, and guidelines to applicants.
• Review, process, and issue permits and applications accurately.
• Provide information on site plans, setbacks, easements, variances, and related matters.
• Prepare planning and zoning case files, public hearing agendas, and reports.
• Coordinate communication with Planning Board, County Commission, staff, contractors, and the public.
• Calculate, collect, process, and reconcile fees for permits and applications.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain financial records.
• Update and maintain department databases, records, and files.
• Review permit applications for completeness and compliance.
• Process planning and zoning applications including rezoning, variances, CUPs, plats, replats, home occupations.
• Coordinate inspection requests and related documentation.
• Accept citizen complaints, create case files, and prepare documentation for Code Compliance staff.
• Generate monthly reports and ensure accuracy of information submitted to agencies.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reading site plans

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A local government office is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Planning & Zoning Administrative Coordinator to join their fast-paced Resource Management Department. This position plays a vital role in assisting the public, processing permits and applications, maintaining records, coordinating inspections, and supporting planning and zoning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding planning and zoning applications, permits, and department services.
• Assist applicants by explaining procedures, requirements, and department guidelines.
• Review, process, and issue permits and applications accurately and efficiently.
• Provide information regarding site plans, setbacks, easements, variances, restrictions, and other permit-related matters.
• Prepare planning and zoning case files, legal advertisements, public hearing agendas, and department reports.
• Coordinate communication with Planning Board members, County Commission, staff, contractors, property owners, utility providers, and the public.
• Calculate, collect, process, and reconcile fees for permits and applications.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain accurate financial records and transactions.
• Update and maintain department databases, records, reports, correspondence, and files.
• Review permit applications and supporting documents for completeness and compliance.
• Process planning and zoning applications including rezoning requests, variances, conditional use permits, subdivision plats, replats, home occupations, and related services.
• Coordinate inspection requests and maintain related documentation.
• Accept citizen complaints, create case files, and prepare supporting documentation for Code Compliance staff.
• Generate monthly reports, process refunds, and ensure accuracy of information submitted to internal and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills required.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience handling financial transactions, recordkeeping, and data entry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret residential site plans and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Ability to learn and apply government regulations, policies, and procedures.

Full Time Evaluation Hire Position

M-F 7:45 am - 4:45 pm

$18 / hour