Permit Specialist

Overview

Salary Grade SG 105 Recruitment Range Starting at : $41,935.00

Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience

Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County)

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Permit Specialist for the Community Development Department . The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Position responsibilities

The position is responsible for providing a variety of administrative and record-keeping duties in support of the Planning Department. Employees provide information to developers, contractors and homeowners regarding the planning and building permit processes, and also perform intake of all building and zoning permits. Duties include greeting the public, explaining requirements for various permits, establishing electronic and hard copy records, handling complaints and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the public for obtaining building and zoning permits; interviews customers to determine what type of permit is needed; provides appropriate applications and addenda, compiles necessary information to complete permit, verifies contractors' licenses are current and appropriate for the work to be done; ensures necessary development reviews and health department permits, etc. have been obtained.
• Issues permits upon approval of applications; takes payments for all building and zoning permit applications; schedules building and zoning inspections and re-inspections; types associated correspondence.
• Assists developers, builders, contractors, and the general public with various development services including zoning information, other State and federal regulatory compliance information, various permit applications, communications with utility service providers, etc.
• Compiles forms, permits, notices, licenses, or form letters with designated or routine information; records data from approved building permit applications for the issuance of permits and receipts.
• Maintains record of permits issued; enters permits, inspections and re-inspections information into computer and creates and maintains hard copy files with applications, inspection reports, etc. and retrieves filed materials.
• Summarizes information and selects data from varied sources to prepare records and reports of financial and inspection activities.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; gathers and provides information based on knowledge of programs and procedures; uses tact and discretion to deal with customers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

OR : Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Submit Application

Submit official application using the Town's career website. Town of Clayton : Town of Clayton NC

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, log on to your NEOGOV account and click "Application Status". Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the SBI. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : FMLA, EEO, and EPPA.

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at : Town of Clayton NC Benefits

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.

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