Public Permits Clerk – Customer-Focused Admin

City of Pharr; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Job summary

The City of Pharr seeks a Full-Time Permit Clerk onsite in Pharr, Texas to handle permit processing, take messages, direct calls, and assist the public with courteous service in a fast-paced municipal setting.

Daily duties include reviewing files and records, providing clerical support, and ensuring accurate documentation. You’ll engage with diverse projects, uphold confidentiality, and pass a thorough criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in administrative and clerical procedures.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones, direct calls and take messages.
• Provide clerical, secretarial, and administrative support.
• Review files, records and documents for accuracy.
• Interact with the public with tact and diplomacy.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Listening skills

Tools

Office software

Job description

The City of Pharr seeks a Full-Time Permit Clerk onsite in Pharr, Texas to handle permit processing, take messages, direct calls, and assist the public with courteous service in a fast-paced municipal setting.

Daily duties include reviewing files and records, providing clerical support, and ensuring accurate documentation. You’ll engage with diverse projects, uphold confidentiality, and pass a thorough criminal background check.