Building Permit Clerk

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Building Permit Clerk. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the public by receiving documents submitted and reviewing them for accuracy and compliance with applicable building codes.

• Monitor building applications for accuracy, completeness, and required information and documentation.
• Consult with Building Plan Reviewers on requirements for permit issuance and screening.
• Answer questions and provide information to the general public and applicants regarding Building Permits and procedures for issuance of a building permit.
• Input/Upload initial building and property information into the permitting system necessary for the Building Plan Reviewer to review a building permit.
• Issue minor building permits that do not require a Building Code plan review; such minor building permits defined as for work to include interior renovations, non-structural work, accessory buildings, and fences.

• Meets ONE of the following three options:
  • I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in a class performing clerical or administrative work at or above the level of Office Support Specialist II and at least one (1) year of experience in this capacity within the J.P. Department of Building Permits.
  • II. Completion of high school (or possession of an equivalent certificate); plus, at least six months of paid work experience as a residential general contractor, building construction superintendent, architectural designer/draftsperson, technical inspector, and/or reviewer of residential or commercial construction plans.
  • III. Successful completion of at least nine (9) credit hours of college coursework in (or closely related to) Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Architectural Drawing/Drafting/Design, and/or Construction/Engineering Technology at an accredited college or university.

The estimated salary for this position is $27,374 per annum. As a valued employee of Jefferson Parish, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation leave, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, medical insurance, flexible benefits plan, retirement, tenure payment, and deferred compensation plan.