Permit Coordinator

Permit Coordinator

Salary

$59,446.40 - $63,086.40 Annually

Location

South Burlington

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500062

Department

Planning and Zoning

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

City Hall/Public Works

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Job Summary

The Permit Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for applicants seeking development-related permits with the City. This position provides customer service and guidance throughout the permitting process and offers administrative and clerical support for permitting activities across multiple departments. Core responsibilities include communicating with applicants; receiving, processing, and routing permit applications; coordinating permit review and issuance; preparing materials for meetings; and providing general support to the Planning and Zoning Department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Provide guidance throughout the permitting lifecycle across City departments, serving as a first point of contact for City permits. Supports customers and provides information regarding regulations for proposed development activities, customer support to permitting software, and status inquiries.
• Provide administrative and technical support to department staff across departments, including project routing and coordination, record keeping, and other support as needed. Other support may include issuing correspondence and public hearing notices, maintaining website presence, and maintaining data.
• Maintain the digital record system for relevant permit processes.
• Serve as an assistant code officer and/or zoning administrator with responsibility to review and issue assigned permit types and certificates.
• Assist Development Review planners with the preparation of staff reports and decisions on applications for development.
• Make frequent contact with the public, other city departments, developers, and their consultants. Research City records for historic development and decision-making information requested by city departments, developers, attorneys, and the public.
• May perform site inspections and issue certificates of occupancy.
• May perform enforcement functions, including issuance of tickets, notices of violation, and required defense of said functions upon appeal or challenge.
• Research, review, and summarize best practices, case studies, and trends in support of planning projects as assigned by the Director of Planning & Zoning.
• Attend planning commission, development review board, and other city meetings as needed to provide support as assigned by the Director of Planning & Zoning.
• Performs other necessary tasks or functions as are necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from a college or university, including coursework in planning-related topics and two years of relevant experience. Equivalency considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the role of permitting within City Government.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand drawings and maps to assist in interpreting codes and conduct independent research.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers in an all-digital environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in an environment where errors could result in loss of time, monetary loss, cause adverse public relations, and may have legal and/or financial implications.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of department-related confidential information, including bid proposals for planning-related studies, legal options, and correspondence regarding various applications.
• Demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities.
• Proven ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.

The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employees needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available*:

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
• 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
• Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements/contracts.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of professional experience do you have in a clerical or administrative role?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years of experience or more

04

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

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If you indicated having a degree in the previous question, please describe the field of study/expertise.

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Employer South Burlington, City of (VT)

Address 180 Market Street

South Burlington, Vermont, 05403

Phone 8028464118

Website https://southburlingtonvt.gov