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• $35k Per Year Permit Clerk
• 77563 HITCHCOCK
• CITY OF

Occupation:

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Location:

HITCHCOCK, TX

• 77563

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/11/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/14/2026

Expires:

09/10/2026 Job #: 17053770 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Help for .

CITY OF HITCHCOCK

Position Title:

City Building Inspector

Location:

8102 Highway 6, P.O. Box 48, Hitchcock, TX 77563

Position Type:

Full-time

Compensation:

$19.07

• $25.

74 per hour DOQ

Typical Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.

m. (Weekends as necessary) Provides administrative and technical support for building permits and inspection activities. Processes permit applications, explains codes and policies, schedules inspections, prepares reports, manages computerized files, and performs frontline customer service within the Community Development Department.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage submission of plans and permit applications via i-Worqs. Assist builders, contractors, and property owners with permit requirements, including windstorm and floodplain. Provide customer support for plan review, permit issuance, and inspection scheduling. Process and issue permits for all construction, modification, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, demolition, and Certificates of Occupancy. Verify contractor qualifications. Provide procedural information on building permits. Verify required documentation on plans/applications before review. Calculate square footage and permit fees. Collect fees and issue approved permits. Scan permits and documents; maintain accurate permit records. Work closely with Building Inspector to maintain inspection accuracy. Support

FEMA SD/SI

inspection and reporting activities. Provide customer service (phones, walk-ins, utilities payments, general inquiries). Close and balance cash drawer; run Journal Register Receipt Detail. Compile daily "Receipt Register Payment" report. Maintain departmental files and documents. Prepare, review, and edit reports with proper grammar and punctuation. Perform data entry for spreadsheets, i-Worqs, and

FEMA SD/SI

Estimator. Operate computers, calculators, postage machine, fax, scanner/copier. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree or higher preferred. Two (2) years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of education/experience. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License with a safe driving record. Must pass background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of building permit processes. Knowledge of building codes, windstorm, floodplain, and Elevation Certificates. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Mathematical competency for calculating and recording numerical data. Ability to read/interpret laws, regulations, and requirements. Ability to communicate clearly with applicants and customers. Ability to adapt to procedural/workload changes. Ability to maintain professionalism under stress. Ability to provide courteous, timely service. Ability to safeguard sensitive/confidential information. Ability to maintain accurate records, documents, and files.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the following: City of Hitchcock Employment Application Background Release Form Current Resume Three (3) job-related references

Apply Online:

www.cityofhitchcock.org Submit Materials by

Email:

development@cityofhitchcock.org (

Attn:

Community Development Director) Mail /

In Person:

Community Development Director / City Administrator City of Hitchcock 8102 Highway 6 P.O. Box 48 Hitchcock, TX 77563

Fax:

4099866903

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Hitchcock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Requirements:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates with a criminal background will not be considered for employment.