Permitting Assistant

Wayland Council On Aging; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Wayland seeks a Permitting Assistant in the Public Health department to handle permit processing, data entry, and routine correspondence. This part-time role focuses on administrative duties, public-facing interactions, and accurate record keeping to support department operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, on-the-job training, or two years of clerical experience, with familiarity in municipal software such as MUNIS/OpenGov/Color/MIIS being advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job or two years in admin/clerical/record keeping preferred.
• Familiarity with MUNIS, OpenGov, Color and MIIS is preferred; municipal/government experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process permits, including new and renewal permits.
• Provide administrative and record keeping support for the department.
• Interact with the public and deliver customer service.
• Perform data entry and draft correspondence for permitting and department operations.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MUNIS

OpenGov

Color

MIIS

Job description

Permitting Assistant

Department: Public Health

Category: General Full-Time Employment

Status: Open, Open until filled

Salary: $30.67/hour to $40.05/hour

Salary Grade: Non-Union / N-2

Hours: 19 hours per week (not eligible for benefits)

The Town of Wayland seeks qualified candidates for a part-time Office Coordinator position in the Department of Public Health. This position plays a central role in processing permits, including processing new and renewal permits. Responsibilities include administrative and record keeping work, interacting with the public, providing customer service, data entry, and drafting correspondence in support of permitting and all department operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in public health, and familiarity with MUNIS, OpenGov, Color and/or MIIS.

• High school, or equivalent, plus elementary technical training, acquired on the job or through two (2) years of administrative, clerical or record keeping experience; or, an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides for a proficient level of knowledge and skills. Experience with MUNIS, OpenGov, Color and MIIA preferred. Prior municipal or government experience preferred. Licenses/Certificates: None

The Town of Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.