Find & Apply For Energy Efficiency Specialist Jobs in Lexington, North Carolina

Type:

Full Time Salary/Pay Rate:

$41,725 - $65,988 Annually plus excellent benefits

Posted Date:

10/22/2026 2:50 PM Deadline to

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11/05/2026 The Permitting Specialist I, II, or III performs basic to difficult technical and skilled work, within the Business and Community Development Department, in issuing building permits and certificates of occupancy, managing intake for building permit applications, reviewing submittals for completion, facilitating plan review, and assisting customers with online permitting. Verifies state license requirements for contractors and work performed, required insurance and lien agent information. Determines type of permit required based on basic construction knowledge. Calculates permit cost and processes payments. Schedules building inspections, communicates with building inspectors, and facilitates communication between applicant/contractors and inspectors. The City of Lexington utilizes CityView software for permitting and offers online permitting. Check out the great benefits the City has to offer. Minimum Qualifications Permitting Specialist I High School Diploma or GED One year of experience in construction management, permitting, or related field Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver's license within sixty days of employment and good driving record Permitting Specialist I I High School Diploma or GED Three years of experience in construction management, permitting, or related field Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver's license within sixty days of employment and good driving record Completion of a Law & Administration (Code Enforcement Course) or ability to obtain within one year of employment Permitting Specialist III Graduation from high school or GED Six years of experience in construction management, permitting, or related field Completion of a Law & Administration (Code Enforcement Course) Commissioned as Notary Public Certified Zoning Official or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver's license within sixty days of employment and good driving record Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm. Paid bi-weekly. Planning Board and City Council evening meetings required Closing Date - Application and instructions are available here. Deadline to apply is Thursday, November 5th at 11:59 pm. All applicants must provide accurate information on the City's application for each position application. The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City make s employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status , genetic information , or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.