Clerk II in Laurens, South Carolina at Laurens County Government

To provide administrative and clerical support essential for the department to function effectively. The position serves as the Primary point of contact with the public, processing permits, managing records, and ensuring that all administrative procedures comply with local ordinance.

• Provides information about permit procedures and building codes to the public, contractors, and developers via phone, email or in person.
• Receives, reviews, and processes building permit applications.
• Issues permits after they have received the required review from the Building Official or inspector.
• Check applications for accuracy and ensure all necessary documents are submitted.
• Calculates and collects fees, records payments, and prepares deposits.
• Enter and track permit information in the database.
• Maintains departmental files, both physical and digital (scanning and shredding).
• Routes plans to appropriate personnel for review and communicates comments back to applicants.
• Maintains accurate records of all permits and related documents.