BUILDING AND ZONING CLERK

Job Description JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for coordinating the administrative functions of the Planning and Development Department.
MAJOR DUTIES ~ Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; provides basic property information.
~ Screen and route emails and telephone calls to appropriate department staff.
~ Assists in the preparation of agenda packets for meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
~ Performs a variety of administrative functions, including filing, billing, copying, scanning, typing, etc.
~ Date and receive applications for site plans, construction drawings, rezoning petitions, variances, conditional use requests, etc.
~ Enter miscellaneous permit applications into permitting software.
~ Assist with administrative functions of permits for residential and commercial properties after approval.
~ Maintains department files, records and databases, updates accordingly.
~ Scan and archive plans and documents into databases.
~ Assists with administrative duties of CRS activities.
~ Performs other related duties as needed.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION ~ Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
~ Knowledge of the city"s building inspection and plan review process.
~ Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
~ Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports.
~ Skills in oral and written communication.
~ Knowledge of zoning policies and procedures.
~ Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS None.
GUIDELINES Guidelines include city codes and ordinances, the city comprehensive land use plan, and the employee handbook.
These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK ~ The work consists of varied administrative duties.
Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
~ The purpose of this position is to coordinate the department"s administrative operations in support of the city"s planning and development functions.
Successful performance helps ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances.
CONTACTS ~ Contacts are typically with co workers, engineers, architects, surveyors, developers, landscape architects, contractors, realtors, property owners, insurance agents, and members of the public.
~ Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT ~ The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
~ The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ~ Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
~ Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
The City of Pooler is a Drug-Free workplace.
The City of Pooler does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran/military status and other statuses protected by Federal or State laws.