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The purpose of this position is to review permit applications, issue building permits, assist customers, and provide clerical support for the construction services department. Essential job functions include: Performing customer service functions by telephone and in person; providing information and assistance related to department services, activities, procedures, fees, forms, or other issues; assisting the public in completing applications and other forms as needed; responding to questions/complaints, researching problems, and initiating problem resolution. Processing inspection requests; receiving requests from contractors, owners, and the public, processes related reports for scheduling and verification purposes. Processing permit applications for electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, roofing, vinyl siding, and other construction work requiring permits; reviewing applications for accuracy/completeness; verifying proper City business licensure, state licensure, homebuilders licensure, zoning designations; accepting construction plans and plan documents associated with permit processing. Issuing permits for approved building permit applications, and Certificates of Occupancies; maintaining daily logs of inspections, permits, and certificates of occupancies; preparing and scanning files. Issuing master trade cards and special inspector cards; reviewing information for completeness and accuracy, maintaining all related documentation. Maintaining file system of various files/records for the assigned area; preparing files, organizing documentation, and filing documents in designated order; retrieving/replacing files; scanning records into computer; shredding/destroying confidential or obsolete documents; conducting records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention. Monitoring inventory levels of departmental equipment and supplies; initiating orders for new/replacement materials; receiving and distributing supplies and equipment. Preparing or completing various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, permits, master trade cards, applications, sign-in sheets, permit logs, certificates of occupancy, or other documents. Receiving various forms, reports, correspondence, payments, permit applications, construction plans, plan documents, census data, building statistics, zoning maps, directories, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviewing, completing, processing, forwarding, or retaining as appropriate. Researching records for homeowners, contractors, or city officials as needed; researching code interpretation issues through state authorities as needed. Performing general/clerical tasks, which may include operating a switchboard, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or processing incoming/outgoing mail. Operating a personal computer, two-way radio, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software. Additional functions include: Reviewing website information for the Department; verifying personnel, forms, and other information; and making changes as needed. Performing other duties as required, requested, and assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of related experience in general office work, customer service, permit processing, or a related field. Licenses or Certifications: Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of hire into the position and maintain valid certification from the International Code Council as a Permit Technician. Special Requirements: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of customer service principles. Knowledge of office software. Knowledge of the Citys permitting process. Skill in persuading. Skill in influencing others. Skill in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility. Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculating decimals and percentages; using principles of fractions; and interpreting graphs. Skill in calmly handling challenging situations. Skill in gathering information before making a decision. Skill in performing job duties efficiently and effectively. Skill in organizing. Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. Ability to listen. Ability to establish rapport with others. Ability to empathize with others. Physical Demands
The work is sedentary work. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires: balancing, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and visual acuity in data/color. Tasks may require the ability to sit for extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Supplemental Information
City of Myrtle Beach Benefits No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees 401K & 457 Plans Available State Retirement Employee Wellness Clinic Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance And much more Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The Citys policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veterans status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.
The purpose of this position is to review permit applications, issue building permits, assist customers, and provide clerical support for the construction services department. Essential job functions include: Performing customer service functions by telephone and in person; providing information and assistance related to department services, activities, procedures, fees, forms, or other issues; assisting the public in completing applications and other forms as needed; responding to questions/complaints, researching problems, and initiating problem resolution. Processing inspection requests; receiving requests from contractors, owners, and the public, processes related reports for scheduling and verification purposes. Processing permit applications for electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, roofing, vinyl siding, and other construction work requiring permits; reviewing applications for accuracy/completeness; verifying proper City business licensure, state licensure, homebuilders licensure, zoning designations; accepting construction plans and plan documents associated with permit processing. Issuing permits for approved building permit applications, and Certificates of Occupancies; maintaining daily logs of inspections, permits, and certificates of occupancies; preparing and scanning files. Issuing master trade cards and special inspector cards; reviewing information for completeness and accuracy, maintaining all related documentation. Maintaining file system of various files/records for the assigned area; preparing files, organizing documentation, and filing documents in designated order; retrieving/replacing files; scanning records into computer; shredding/destroying confidential or obsolete documents; conducting records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention. Monitoring inventory levels of departmental equipment and supplies; initiating orders for new/replacement materials; receiving and distributing supplies and equipment. Preparing or completing various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, permits, master trade cards, applications, sign-in sheets, permit logs, certificates of occupancy, or other documents. Receiving various forms, reports, correspondence, payments, permit applications, construction plans, plan documents, census data, building statistics, zoning maps, directories, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviewing, completing, processing, forwarding, or retaining as appropriate. Researching records for homeowners, contractors, or city officials as needed; researching code interpretation issues through state authorities as needed. Performing general/clerical tasks, which may include operating a switchboard, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or processing incoming/outgoing mail. Operating a personal computer, two-way radio, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software. Additional functions include: Reviewing website information for the Department; verifying personnel, forms, and other information; and making changes as needed. Performing other duties as required, requested, and assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of related experience in general office work, customer service, permit processing, or a related field. Licenses or Certifications: Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of hire into the position and maintain valid certification from the International Code Council as a Permit Technician. Special Requirements: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of customer service principles. Knowledge of office software. Knowledge of the Citys permitting process. Skill in persuading. Skill in influencing others. Skill in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility. Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculating decimals and percentages; using principles of fractions; and interpreting graphs. Skill in calmly handling challenging situations. Skill in gathering information before making a decision. Skill in performing job duties efficiently and effectively. Skill in organizing. Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. Ability to listen. Ability to establish rapport with others. Ability to empathize with others. Physical Demands
The work is sedentary work. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires: balancing, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and visual acuity in data/color. Tasks may require the ability to sit for extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Supplemental Information
City of Myrtle Beach Benefits No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees 401K & 457 Plans Available State Retirement Employee Wellness Clinic Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance And much more Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The Citys policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veterans status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.