DEPARTMENT:     Development Services – Building Services     STATUS:     Fulltime
NO. OF POSITIONS:     One     UNION:     CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK:     35 hours / week*     SALARY:     $43,136 – $50,660 annually

The City of New Westminster is seeking a qualified fulltime Clerk – Permits and Licenses to join our Development Services Department. The successful candidate will perform moderately complex processing of a variety of permits and/or licenses including receiving classifying and coding of applications and upon approval, issuing licenses or permits. The incumbent will provide information and assistance to clients regarding departmental activities, bylaws, regulations and procedures including processing permit applications. The incumbent will perform moderately complex clerical, word processing and customer service duties in the Building Services division of Development Services. The incumbent will prepare correspondence, permits and reports; maintain a variety of records, files and logs; compile statistical reports and summaries; and perform other related duties as it pertains to the Building Services division.

REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by post-secondary courses/certificates in office administration plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Courses in building and/or engineering technologies would be preferred.
Considerable knowledge of by-laws and department rules, regulations and policies.
Extensive experience and/or training in computer and word processing systems (Microsoft Suite) and data base maintenance.
Knowledge of related by-laws and regulations such as zoning and building regulations.
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
Sound knowledge of applicable rules and regulations, methods and procedures governing the Building Services operations.
Familiarity with building permit processes and construction terms and stages would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service to a variety of internal and external clients.
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Ability to navigate through and effectively use the “Tempest” software application.
Ability to deal effectively with the public; employees, developers and officials including interpreting and explaining departmental rules, regulations and practices.
Ability to perform clerical and typing assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to compose non-routine correspondence, and prepare reports and related material independently.
Ability to prepare moderately complex tabulations and computations.
Must have a minimum typing speed proficiency of 55 wpm.