Permit Clerk

Examination Date

Week of September 14, 2026


Civil Service Board Office


371 West Second Street, Lower Level


Dayton, Ohio 45402


*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities


Responsible for the performance of various clerical and administrative duties requiring the use of considerable judgment skills. Interviews applicants to determine scope of proposed work; approves and issues permits for mechanical work, minor construction, alteration and repairs of structures. Provides permit information and answers questions from designers, applicants and contractors. Verifies cost estimates, computes permit fees, processes submitted plans, and completes permit applications. Maintains inspection scheduling records, coordinates with inspectors in the field, and prepares reports and schedules for inspectors and manager.


Minimum Qualifications


Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND must have 2 years of clerical experience related to engineering or construction technology (engineering, construction, or architectural operation) or code enforcement work.


One year of college level course work in engineering, construction technology, or any construction related science may be substituted for one year of experience.

License Requirements


Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.


Promotional Qualifications


Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 112 (Wage) or below, pay grade 21 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.


Open Competitive Applicants


Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.


Notes


Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.


Background Check


A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.


Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.