Public Permitting Specialist

Town of Leland; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Leland is seeking a Permit Technician to handle permit processing, applicant assistance, and records management. The role requires high school level education and 1–3 years of administrative experience in a public setting.

You will verify applications, issue permits, schedule inspections, and balance fee receipts. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and SharePoint is essential, with the potential to obtain Notary and ICC certification within a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of administrative support experience.
• Notary Public license or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• ICC Permit Technician Certification within one year of hire.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone, greets visitors, responds to inquiries and complaints; directs calls or visitors appropriately.
• Assists the public in completing and submitting applications; supports other staff as needed.
• Verifies permit applications, processes permits, and issues building permits; reviews for completion before CO issuance.
• Schedules inspections and enters information into the permitting software system.
• Types general correspondence, certificates, and reports from rough drafts or verbal instructions.
• Prepares and maintains files, permits, records; prepares reports for Licensing Board Agents.
• Receives and reconciles permit fee receipts; submits reports to Finance as needed.
• Participates in team meetings and training; supports permit technician duties and other department functions.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical tasks

Typing

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICC Permit Technician Certification

Notary Public license

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Job description

Town of Leland is seeking a Permit Technician to handle permit processing, applicant assistance, and records management. The role requires high school level education and 1–3 years of administrative experience in a public setting.

You will verify applications, issue permits, schedule inspections, and balance fee receipts. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and SharePoint is essential, with the potential to obtain Notary and ICC certification within a year.