Planning & Zoning Permit Coordinator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Government Office in Springfield, MO is seeking a Planning & Zoning Administrative Coordinator to assist the public, process permits and applications, and support planning and zoning activities.

The role focuses on maintaining records, coordinating inspections, handling financial transactions, and generating reports for the department. Strong math, organization, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience handling financial transactions, recordkeeping, and data entry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret residential site plans and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries regarding planning and zoning applications, permits, and department services.
• Explain procedures, requirements, and guidelines to applicants.
• Review, process, and issue permits and applications accurately.
• Provide information on site plans, setbacks, easements, variances, and related matters.
• Prepare planning and zoning case files, public hearing agendas, and reports.
• Coordinate communication with Planning Board, County Commission, staff, contractors, and the public.
• Calculate, collect, process, and reconcile fees for permits and applications.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain financial records.
• Update and maintain department databases, records, and files.
• Review permit applications for completeness and compliance.
• Process planning and zoning applications including rezoning, variances, CUPs, plats, replats, home occupations.
• Coordinate inspection requests and related documentation.
• Accept citizen complaints, create case files, and prepare documentation for Code Compliance staff.
• Generate monthly reports and ensure accuracy of information submitted to agencies.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reading site plans

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Local Government Office in Springfield, MO is seeking a Planning & Zoning Administrative Coordinator to assist the public, process permits and applications, and support planning and zoning activities.

The role focuses on maintaining records, coordinating inspections, handling financial transactions, and generating reports for the department. Strong math, organization, and communication skills are essential for success.