Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for processing building permits, collecting fees, assisting customers, provides technical and administrative support to the Building Official and Planning staff.

Major Duties:

• Answers telephone and greets customers; provides information and assistance as requested. • Reviews building permit applications and other documents associated with building permits for accuracy. • Issues building permits, calculate fees, collects payments, and maintains related files and records. • Verifies contractor credentials. • Verifies flood zones for building permits. • Coordinates electrical inspections with the electric utility provider. • Schedules building inspections. • Prepares certificates of occupancy upon request. • Communicates with developers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other employees regarding permit issues as needed. • Maintains records required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including elevation certificates, letters of map amendments, and permits of structures built in flood zones. • Research archived files as needed to include; building permits, property records, project files, plats, deeds, and covenants and provides responses to FOIA requests. • Assists with preparation of bank deposits and monthly reports. • Assists with reconciling bank statements. • Supports Building Official and Planning staff as needed. • Performs general clerical duties. • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of county and department policies and procedures. • Knowledge of county building codes. • Knowledge of the county planning and zoning ordinances related to building permit issues. • Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. • Skill in operating a computer, calculator, facsimile machine, copier, and postage machine. • Skill in reading blueprints, plans, and maps. • Skill in utilizing a personal computer and various word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs. • Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations. • Skill in oral and written communication. • Skill in communicating with the public. • Skill in interpersonal relations.

Physical Demands:

The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light objects, and climbs ladders.

WorkEnvironment:

This work is performed in an office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service. • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the employee’s State of residence for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Application Procedure:

Only applicants submitting a fully completed Jasper County application will be considered. Please submit completed documents to Jasper County Human Resources, PO Box 150, Ridgeland, SC 29936. Applications are available on-line or, may be obtained in person at the Clementa C. Pinckney Government, 358 Third Avenue, Ridgeland, SC 29936. APPLICANTS WILL BE DRUG TESTED AND MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.