Permitting Specialist I,II, or III

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Online permitting

Job summary

The City of Lexington is hiring Permitting Specialist I, II, or III in North Carolina to issue building permits and certificates of occupancy. The role supports intake, plan review, and customer assistance, utilizing CityView for online permitting.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to state licensing requirements are essential. Three levels offer increasing responsibilities; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with bi-weekly pay and occasional evening meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Law & Administration (Code Enforcement) course or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Commissioned Notary Public and Certified Zoning Official or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Issue building permits and certificates of occupancy.
• Manage intake for permit applications and review submittals for completeness.
• Facilitate plan review and assist customers with online permitting.
• Coordinate between applicants/contractors and inspectors; schedule inspections.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Law & Administration Course

Notary Public (Commissioned)

Certified Zoning Official

Tools

CityView

Job description

Permitting Specialist I,II, or III

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $41,725 - $65,988 Annually plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 10/22/2026 2:50 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 11/05/2026

The Permitting Specialist I, II, or III performs basic to difficult technical and skilled work, within the Business and Community Development Department, in issuing building permits and certificates of occupancy, managing intake for building permit applications, reviewing submittals for completion, facilitating plan review, and assisting customers with online permitting. Verifies state license requirements for contractors and work performed, required insurance and lien agent information. Determines type of permit required based on basic construction knowledge. Calculates permit cost and processes payments. Schedules building inspections, communicates with building inspectors, and facilitates communication between applicant/contractors and inspectors. The City of Lexington utilizes CityView software for permitting and offers online permitting.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

Minimum Qualifications

Permitting Specialist I

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience in construction management, permitting, or related field
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Permitting Specialist I I

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in construction management, permitting, or related field
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Completion of a Law & Administration (Code Enforcement Course) or ability to obtain within one year of employment

Permiting Specialist III

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Six years of experience in construction management, permitting, or related field
• Completion of a Law & Administration (Code Enforcement Course)
• Commissioned as Notary Public
• Certified Zoning Official or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm. Paid bi-weekly.
Planning Board and City Council evening meetings required

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.