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The City of Dunn is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Support Specialist I (Planning and Inspections). This position serves as administrative support for the Department and requires a professional individual with excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional typing speed with accuracy and attention to detail. Under general supervision, performs a variety of secretarial, clerical and administrative duties in the Planning & Inspections Department. Work involves public contact, correspondence, screening and independently handling inquiries by telephone and in person; maintaining records and files, issuing permits, setting inspections, etc. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Coordinates and handles all clerical/secretarial functions for the Planning and Inspections Department; acts as receptionist and provides detailed information regarding department activities and job functions. Issues permits for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, development, sign, etc. Records single trade and building permits and Certificates of Occupancy, checks for accuracy, and forwards to appropriate staff for signatures. Balances transactions at end of day, faxes reports to local Utilities for mechanical finals. May be required to work an occasional evening, taking minutes for planning meetings. The supervisor provides assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. The supervisor provides additional, specific instructions for new, difficult or unusual assignments including suggested work methods or advice on source material available. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for clarification and direction. These guidelines may be in the form of laws, regulations, statutes, commonly accepted operational principles, user's manuals, or any other sources which direction or assistance may be inferred. The employee uses judgment in locating and selecting the most appropriate guidelines, references, and procedures for application and may make minor deviations to adapt the guidelines in specific cases or determine which of several established alternatives to use. Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures; and of office equipment, computer programs such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel and the Permit and Inspection Program. Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone; to gather, compile and analyze materials from a variety of sources; and to compose and type correspondences, notes, reports and minutes; reviews work for compliance with instructions, spelling, punctuations, basic grammar, and typographical errors; proofreads final copies of materials. Performs related duties as required.

Deadline for Application: Open Until Filled

• Minimum Requirements
  Candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Products and using the internet. Some evening work will be required. High School diploma and two years of office experience.
• Preference Given For
  Two years of college or an associate degree preferred along with Planning knowledge.
• Benefits Include
  The City of Dunn provides an excellent benefits package that includes participation in NC Local Government Employees Retirement System; participation in the State Health Plan, employer-paid dental, vision & life insurance; 401(k) plan and optional 457(b) plan; 12 paid holidays; birthday holiday; and vacation/sick leave.
• Starting Salary Range
  $38,602 annually
• How to Apply
  Applications are available at City Hall, 401 E. Broad St., or they may be downloaded or submitted online at www.cityofdunn.org. Open until filled. The City of Dunn is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides a drug free workplace.