Position Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job
functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees
may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably
considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job
description.

Job Title: Business License/Building Permit Clerk

Department: Building/Planning/Engineer
Pay Grade: 113
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to provide for the issuance of business licenses, building and
other permits issued by the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Accepts applications for business licenses and building permits by general and

subcontractors.

• Accepts applications for variances before the Board of Zoning Appeals; forwards

application and accompanying documentation to board members in advance of
meeting; and notifies by mail adjacent property owners of the variance request.

• Processes permits for building, gas, plumbing and mechanical; business and rental

licenses and tree permits.

• Calculates business license fees and building permit fees in accordance with

established policies and procedures.

• Collects, and provides for the accurate accounting of, license fees; building permit

fees; plan review fees; variance request fees; and other charges of the Building
Department.

• Issues business licenses, building permits, sign permits, tree permits, and other

permitting as processed through the Building Department.

• Makes deposits for cash receipts.
• Schedules daily inspections by Building Official, upon request of the contractor; and

authorization of the Building Official; and calls Dominion Energy to authorize
permanent electric service.

• Answers the telephone; directs calls and/or takes messages for the Building Official

Director.

• Assists citizens with complaints or requests for information involving zoning,

construction or inspection issues.

• Accepts requests for hearings before the Code (Construction) Board of Appeals;

schedules meeting dates after consultation with board members; and forwards
applicants request and all documentation to members in advance of meeting.

• Notifies businesses which do not have a current Isle of Palms Business License of

the requirement to obtain one.

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• Generates a monthly activity report for the City Administrator and City Council which

details the number and type of building permits issued, and the receipts collected for
permits and business licenses issued.

• Prepares general correspondence of the Building Department.
• Assists the Building Official in the organization and maintenance of code

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of extensive clerical experience including the collection and

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of personal computers.
• Knowledge of simple accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of City ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Ability to rapidly learn new administrative tasks, with limited guidance and

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands consist of sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of
force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry,
push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The incumbent must have
the ability to balance while maintaining body equilibrium; and crouch by bending the body
downward; use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and handle; hear by perceiving the nature
of sounds at normal speaking levels; mental acuity; use hands and arms to lift, pull, push,
and reach; make repetitive motions; speak and talk, stand, walk, and stoop; and use visual
acuity by viewing things including color, depth perception, and field vision.



WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an indoor environment.

The City of Isle of Palms has the right to revise this position description at any time, and
does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

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Employee Signature Date

City of Isle of Palms, SC Updated: 1/2022

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Supervisor (or HR) Signature Date

City of Isle of Palms, SC Updated: 1/2022