Public Works Permit Specialist

City of Marietta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 24,631 - 28,089; Full time

Job summary

City of Marietta in Marietta, GA, seeks a Permit Clerk to issue permits for building and related applications and provide clerical support for the Building Inspections Division of Public Works.

The role requires data entry skills, strong customer service, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The candidate must meet education requirements and may become a Notary Public at city expense.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED with six months vocational training in data entry or secretarial science plus three years’ office experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain ICC Permit Technician certification within 1 year of hire or have certification at hire.
• Excellent command of English, general math, and modern office procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process permits for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and grading applications.
• Ensure forms are fully completed by applicants and complete necessary portions of forms.
• Verify applicants are properly licensed.
• Record permit information in a computerized database and share copies with inspectors, Tax Department, and Cobb County.
• Calculate permit fees and submit fees to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepare monthly Census Bureau forms for building permits issued.
• Maintain and update permit records and generate periodic activity reports.
• Communicate with engineers, architects, developers, builders, and citizens by phone and in person.
• Attend Board of Construction Appeals meetings and assist as secretary with minutes and agendas.

Skills

Data entry

Secretarial work

Customer service

Typing 55 wpm

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational data entry/secretarial training

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Marietta in Marietta, GA, seeks a Permit Clerk to issue permits for building and related applications and provide clerical support for the Building Inspections Division of Public Works.

The role requires data entry skills, strong customer service, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The candidate must meet education requirements and may become a Notary Public at city expense.