Land Use and Codes Building Permit Clerk (SR-13)

Description IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-13C ($3,900) to SR-13E ($4,221) per month.

Receives, reviews and processes building plans and applications for permits; approves simple plans under specific conditions; issues building permits; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics This class differs from that of the Land Use Permit Clerk in that the Land Use and Codes Building Permit Clerk performs work involving the receipt, review and processing of building plans applications for permits (building and sign), approval of simple building plans, issuing of permits, and office and clerical support services; whereas, the Land Use Permit Clerk performs work involving the receipt, review and processing of plans and applications for various land use permits, issuing of permits and licenses and clerical support services.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

Receives, reviews for completeness and conformance to various rules, regulations, ordinances and policies; processes applications for buildings, signs, driveway and land use permits; reviews and approves sign applications and simple building permit applications; maintains computerized permit tracking system for all applications received; distributes plans and applications to applicable agencies and offices--including monitoring and following up when submittals and responses are past due; advises applicants on methods, procedures and requirements for filing and processing of applications; explains general requirements of the building and other pertinent codes and ordinances; advises applicants on other required approval from other agencies; keeps applicants informed of permit application status; computes and collects fees for various permits; coordinates and monitors processing of applications for coastal zone management area permits, state land use commission and county special use permits, accessory use permits, change in zoning, district boundary amendments, planned development approvals, project district approvals, shoreline setback variances, environmental assessments, and community plan amendments; prepares activity reports in conjunction with coastal zone management programs and participates in related studies, projects, legislative activities, meetings, and workshops; coordinates, facilitates and monitors the processing of housing projects, including applications for building permits, subdivisions, change in zoning, special management area permits, planned development approvals, grading and work-to-perform permits and prepares housing project status reports; determines street addresses and coordinates a numbering system for areas without street addresses; compiles data and prepares reports regarding fees collected, permits issued, inspections made, etc.; prepares other departmental reports and correspondence; reviews, monitors and maintains documents recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances; performs other related clerical duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by training in typing, and two years of clerical or office experience, one of which shall have included public contact experience.

Knowledge of: general provisions of the County building and related codes and ordinances; construction terminology; office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines.

Ability to: read, understand and interpret rules and regulations; read simple construction plans; make accurate arithmetic computations; deal courteously and effectively with the public.

Health And Physical Condition Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: [email protected]

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This position requires a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school. Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Please ensure your high school information is included in the Education section of your application)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least two (2) years of clerical or office experience, one (1) of which shall have included public contact experience? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application. "See resume" is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) did you gain this experience. (See "resume" is not acceptable.)

• Required Question