Customer Service Administrative Professional

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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  Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, contractors, residents, and other stakeholders, providing professional and responsive assistance with building department services and processes.

  
  


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  Provide administrative support throughout the permitting process, including receiving applications, entering and tracking information, coordinating plan review and inspections, issuing permits, and assisting with permit closeout.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and organized records, including permit files, correspondence, inspection reports, plans, drawings, reference materials, and other department documentation.

  
  


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  Respond to customer questions by phone, email, and in person, providing information, resolving routine issues, and directing more technical questions to the appropriate team member.

  
  


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  Coordinate with plans examiners, inspectors, and other staff to keep projects moving through the permitting process and provide customers with timely updates.

  
  


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  Perform general administrative duties including data entry, document preparation, recordkeeping, scheduling, and other support functions as needed.

  
  

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

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  Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with residents, contractors, government representatives, coworkers, and other customers.

  
  


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  Excellent administrative, organizational, telephone, and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and provide accurate work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

  
  


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  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use sound judgment when responding to customer questions and administrative issues.

  
  


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  Comfortable learning new procedures, terminology, regulations, and technology.

  
  


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  Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with permitting, database, CRM, or similar software is preferred.

  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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  2+ years of administrative, office support, customer service, or related experience required.

  
  


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  Experience working directly with customers in a professional office, government, construction, property management, or similar environment preferred.

  
  


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  Building, construction, permitting, or municipal experience is helpful but not required.

  
  


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  Experience with permit processing or other detail-oriented administrative processes is a plus.

  
  


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  ICC Permit Technician Certification is a plus but is not required.