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- Description
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NOTE: Qualified applicants will be required to take an online exam. Applicants are required to test alone in a quiet, distraction-free area using a reliable computer with a high-speed internet connection, a microphone, a webcam (internal or external), and a Windows or Apple Operating System. Applicants who do not meet the system requirements will be provided an opportunity to take the online exam on site.
Receives, reviews for completeness and processes plans and applications for various land use permits; enters application information into the permit tracing system; monitors progress of applications; issues various land use permits and licenses; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of the Land Use and Codes Operations Clerk in that the Land Use Permit Clerk performs work involving the receipt, review and processing of plans and applications for various land use permits, issuing of permits and licenses, and clerical support services; whereas the Land Use and Codes Operations Clerk has continuing responsibility for the activities concerned with the processing, approving, hastening, and issuing of building permits and clerical support services for the Land Use and Codes Administration Division, computer operations and systems maintenance, and supervises and participates in such activities.
- Examples of Duties
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The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
- Issues applications for various land use permits.
- Enters application information into the permit tracking system and monitors the application progress.
- Provides information to applicants and the public on methods, procedures and general requirements for completing, processing and filling applications, and general requirements of building and other pertinent codes and ordinances.
- Receives building plans and applications for permits and checks for accuracy and completeness of information and other pertinent filing requirements.
- Refers plans and applications to appropriate members of the staff.
- Computes fees from standard fee schedules.
- Receives payments and issues permits, licenses and receipts and maintains appropriate records of such.
- Issues street addresses in established subdivisions and sets up numbering system for areas without street addresses.
- Prepares communications and other material for the staff.
- Maintains records of requisitions for materials and supplies for the division.
- Performs other office and clerical support work for the division as required.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of clerical experience, one (1) year of which shall have included public contact experience.
License Requirement: None
Knowledge of: General provisions of the County building and related codes and ordinances; construction terminology; office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines.
Ability to: Understand, interpret and explain pertinent departmental rules, regulations and policies; read simple construction plans; make accurate arithmetic computations; deal courteously and effectively with the public; work professionally with others.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:
Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at http://ers.ehawaii.gov/Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:- Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and contributions are payroll deducted.
Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County’s Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.Leave Sharing
The County’s leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to change. Benefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.
