Processing Assistant IV

Salary: $34,148.72 Annually
Location : 357 Frank Allen Road Cashiers, NC
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

This position performs daily clerical duties under direct supervision of the Office Manager. Grade 18
Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties under direct supervision of the Office Manager.
• Answer the phones, take down inspections, and pulls inspections from office software systems.
• Processes all building permits submitted, including reviewing permits and processing certificates of occupancy.
• Processes Land Development Permits, Floodplain Permits, and Erosion Control Permits for all of Jackson County.
• Maintains office inventory.
• Records finance information to send to direct supervisor.
• Manages, retains, and purges files as necessary in accordance with the state retention schedule.
• Maintains file storage for C/O's, inactive permits, and commercial plans.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year directly related experience in an office setting with computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Must possess or willing to obtain Notary Public.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in utilizing small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.

Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity

Jackson County recognizes its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity by use of a systematic, consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing all position vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the NC Career Works Office. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
Jackson County provides a robust offering of employee benefits including: employer paid medical and dental benefits, participation in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, paid leave (vacation, sick, and holiday), Employee Clinic, Wellness program, and supplemental benefit offerings. A full overview of benefits is available at