Planning & Permitting Coordinator

Lampasas Economic Development Corporation; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lampasas is accepting applications for a Development Services Coordinator. This role provides admin support to the Development Services Department and assists with Planning and Zoning meetings, plan reviews, and permit processing.

The position requires a high school diploma and two years’ municipal government experience, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidate must communicate effectively in writing and verbally and learn local codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years in municipal government or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of standard office practices; familiarity with Texas Open Meetings Act and Government Code; basic building code knowledge.
• Ability to learn City of Lampasas ordinances, zoning regulations and records retention; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct Planning and Zoning and ZBA meetings.
• Receive, log, and distribute building plans for plan review; check permit applications for form and sufficiency; issue permits as authorized.
• Educate customers on necessary permits and general code compliance; gather data for reports and analyses.

Skills

Office procedures

Open Meetings Act

Texas Government Code

Building codes basics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years municipal government experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Lampasas is accepting applications for a Development Services Coordinator. This role provides admin support to the Development Services Department and assists with Planning and Zoning meetings, plan reviews, and permit processing.

The position requires a high school diploma and two years’ municipal government experience, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidate must communicate effectively in writing and verbally and learn local codes.