Permit Clerk

The City of Arkadelphia’s Building Department is accepting applications for a Permit Clerk position.

This is a full-time, hourly position. Prospective candidates must be available to work Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. A one-hour lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. is provided.

JOB SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Building Department. The Permit Clerk will assist with a wide variety of tasks considered standard or regular support duties within the department.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screen incoming calls, direct calls, take and transmit messages.
• Greets visitors and provide assistance.
• Assist with permit issuing process.
• Run various reports, draft correspondence and or/transcribe meeting notes, as needed.
• Support a positive working environment with employee team-building activities
• Assist with Research and data monitoring.
• Recorder for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings.
• Assume City Clerk duties at Board Meeting when the City Clerk is unavailable.
• Schedule inspections for Building staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven working experience in an office environment.
• People-oriented and results-driven.
• Demonstrate experience with Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Excellent active listening and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• Knowledge of construction trades is a plus.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• See well enough to read fine print and numbers without error or transposition; Corrective lens acceptable.
• Hear well enough to respond to verbal communication; hearing aid acceptable.
• Speak well enough to communicate with the public and address small groups of three or more people.
• Use of hands to operate office equipment; computers, keyboards, etc.
• Work performed in a normal office setting with moderate noise.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Possess a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email a completed application and resume to Human Resources Manager Chama Williams, or deliver it to Town Hall during its normal hours of operation. Town Hall is located at 700 Clay Street in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Email: Chama.Williams@arkadelphia.gov

This position will be open until filled. The City of Arkadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, call Town Hall at 870.246.9864.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Arkadelphia, AR 71923: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person