Planning & Permits Administrative Specialist

Talentify; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Garden City, KS seeks an Administrative and Technical Support Specialist for the Planning and Zoning Department. You will assist with building permits, code enforcement, inspections coordination, and public information requests.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, permit technician certification, and familiarity with GIS data entry, records management, and state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Permit technician certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, law enforcement or construction preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, minutes, agendas, and packets for planning commissions and boards.
• Ensure minutes, agendas, packets and reports are accurate and timely.
• Answer inquiries and direct public to appropriate departments.
• Publish legal notices, posted notices and publications on schedule.
• Maintain board appointments, terms, renewals and contact information.
• Track and balance building inspection and code enforcement reports.
• Issue building permits and coordinate contractor payments and inspections.
• Maintain inspections and code enforcement database records and reports.
• Keep financial records including accounts payable/receivable and purchase orders.
• Research property ownership, conduct site reviews and meet with the public.
• Prepare staff reports and other technical documents; conduct GIS data entry.
• Communicate effectively with the public, colleagues and officials; obtain cooperation on zoning/enforcement standards.
• Cross-train with Community Service Clerk duties.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Public interaction

Independent work

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Permit technician certification

Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, law enforcement, construction

Driver's license

Tools

GIS

Job description

Talentify in Garden City, KS seeks an Administrative and Technical Support Specialist for the Planning and Zoning Department. You will assist with building permits, code enforcement, inspections coordination, and public information requests.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, permit technician certification, and familiarity with GIS data entry, records management, and state and local regulations.