Permit Clerk or Permit Technician I

Permit Clerk or Permit Technician I Position

Position Open Until Filled

First review of applications is June 12, 2026

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Permit Clerk OR Permit Technician I

Department: Community Development

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Reports to Position: Building Manager

Location: City Hall

Overtime Status: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

City of Marion has one opening in this department.  Depending on qualifications, the position will either be classified as a Permit Clerk or a Permit Technician I. In either role, the position will assist the Building Department in meeting its responsibilities. The nature of this position is such that the employee has considerable independence in performing routine work, processing permits, scheduling inspections, takes in and processes complaints, giving information and related duties. Direction and supervision are received from the Building Manager.  The additional Permit Technician I job duties and responsibilities section is included below.

Permit Clerk:  Grade 2    $18.89 - $24.56 per hour

Permit Tech I: Grade 4    $22.86 - $29.72 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED

• Performs the clerical and electronic filing functions of the Building Department.
• Functions as a receptionist, uses the phone system to transfer calls, meets the public and offers information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, contacts other employees, officials, and the general public with regard to appointment scheduling.
• Uses computer and other office equipment necessary to perform required work, including permit/inspection software and scanners.
• Processes permit applications, reviews submittals for completeness and accuracy, receives payments, and issues permits.
• Performs related clerical and administrative work as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERMIT TECHNICAN I SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Back-up for administrative assistant for the community development department which includes assisting in preparation of board, commission, or council agenda items and memos
• Back-up for up for administrative assistant for the rental housing department which includes data entry, answering phone calls, calling landlords, and processing rental housing inspections
• Must have ICC permit technician certification (ICC Exam Permit Technician 14)
• Must have minimum 1 year experience as a Permit Clerk or Technician

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to understand and implement oral and written communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, general public and fellow employees.
• Ability to keep and maintain department records in an organized and orderly way.
• Ability to use computers, including word-processing and specialized building permit/inspection software applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma. 
• Experience in performing office/clerical duties.
• Must be able to obtain the ICC Permit Technician certification 14 with-in one year of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in an office environment
• Works a standard 40-hour work week
• May be required to work some overtime upon demand of workload

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS

• Sex Offender Registry Check
• Criminal Record Check
• Drug Screening
• Driving Record
• Pre-Employment Physical