Permit Clerk

Civil Service Home Job Openings New User Registration My Application Profile Update Contact Info Job Descriptions and Alerts Permit Clerk Recruitment #26-4800-001 Date Opened 8/17/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 8/30/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary $23.26 per hour (Grade 22) Department Planning, Neighborhoods and Development Job Type Promotional and Open Competitive Go Back Apply Examination Date Week of September 14, 2026 Civil Service Board Office 371 West Second Street, Lower Level Dayton, Ohio 45402 Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date. Responsibilities Responsible for the performance of various clerical and administrative duties requiring the use of considerable judgment skills. Interviews applicants to determine scope of proposed work; approves and issues permits for mechanical work, minor construction, alteration and repairs of structures. Provides permit information and answers questions from designers, applicants and contractors. Verifies cost estimates, computes permit fees, processes submitted plans, and completes permit applications. Maintains inspection scheduling records, coordinates with inspectors in the field, and prepares reports and schedules for inspectors and manager. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND must have 2 years of clerical experience related to engineering or construction technology (engineering, construction, or architectural operation) or code enforcement work. One year of college level course work in engineering, construction technology, or any construction related science may be substituted for one year of experience. License Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. Promotional Qualifications Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 112 (Wage) or below, pay grade 21 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method. Open Competitive Applicants Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method. Notes Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process. Background Check A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. © City of Dayton 2026 - All Rights Reserved E-mail Phone: (937) 333-2300 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F In partnership with Follow us on: Please enable JavaScript to enhance your experience using this website. Many features of this site utilize JavaScript. Cookie Policy Our sites use cookies to enable functionality, analyze visitor traffic, and deliver a better user experience. By clicking 'Accept' below or continuing to use this website, you agree to accept cookies on this browser. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy. AcceptDismiss

The Permit Clerk is responsible for interviewing applicants, issuing permits for mechanical and construction work, and computing permit fees. They also maintain inspection records and coordinate schedules between field inspectors and management.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of clerical experience in engineering, construction technology, or code enforcement. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

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• Clerical Administration
• Permit Processing
• Construction Technology
• Code Enforcement
• Cost Estimation
• Inspection Scheduling
• Customer Service
• Administrative Support

• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Construction
• Engineering

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

16 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level