Permitting Specialist: Streamline Permits & Inspections

Lancaster County Economic Development; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Economic Development seeks a Permit Technician to support the Building Department at the permit service counter. You will issue permits, collect fees, reconcile cash, and schedule inspections while guiding the public through permit requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma with 1-2 years clerical/public interaction experience; certification as a permit technician within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years clerical experience or similar public-facing role.
• Must achieve permit technician certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Works at the public counter issuing permits and answering inquiries.
• Collects fees and writes receipts; reconciles cash drawer daily.
• Issues permits for various construction types and processes inspections schedules.
• Maintains and organizes building division files and permit records.
• Coordinates with inspectors, plan checkers, contractors, and other county departments.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

Permitting software

Job description

Lancaster County Economic Development seeks a Permit Technician to support the Building Department at the permit service counter. You will issue permits, collect fees, reconcile cash, and schedule inspections while guiding the public through permit requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma with 1-2 years clerical/public interaction experience; certification as a permit technician within 12 months is expected.