Job Details

JOB CLASSIFICATION:   Clerk Typist II--Building Department.

SALARY RANGE:               TPOAM Grade: D Pay Range: $32,959 - $40,568; Excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance; defined benefit pension; holidays, vacation, and more

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES

• Schedule special inspections and type reports, also prepare violation, blight and condemnation letters.
• Back up for issuing Certificates of Occupancy.
• Issues, logs and files Cash Disbursement Requests (CDRs) to refund building permit bonds, prepare paperwork and documentation to cancel and refund all types of permits.
• Issues all building permits, plumbing, heating, electric, fire suppression and fire alarm permits.
• Coordinates and schedules inspections, logs all inspection results manually, as well as utilizing automated system. Types related correspondence and notices.
• Registers plumbing, heating, and electrical contractors.
• Responsible for Sidwell filing for the department.
• Answers and directs numerous phone calls, also assists citizens at counter and by telephone.
• Performs related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS – AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full time clerical experience, including two (2) years PC experience with proficiency in Microsoft Word, database and spreadsheet applications, and ability to learn dedicated departmental program.
• Must possess the ability to perform in a high visibility, multi-task environment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must successfully complete (or have previously completed) the Clerk Typist II skills battery which includes: Data Entry, Filing, Business Math.
• Must possess a proactive, public service attitude and excellent communication skills.