Job Opening
Post Date: 1/5/2026
Building & Zoning Permit Technician (Full-Time)
Marshall County Codes & Zoning
This is responsible administrative and accounting work assisting with the administrative and accounting aspects of the Building and Zoning Department for Marshall County Government. Activities associated with the job include receiving, processing, and issuing building, construction and other permits and licenses, serving as a receptionist, answering incoming calls, providing information to the public and assisting with the maintenance of office files and records. Additional activities include assisting applicants with building permit applications, assisting with the coordination of Building Inspectors schedules, posting, and making entries into account books and assisting with the coordination of departmental operations with other departments and agencies. Job responsibilities require considerable knowledge of building and zoning codes and ordinances including all required documentation, thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic, considerable experience performing office administrative and accounting functions, and strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Building Official through review of the level of administrative and accounting support provided for the department, knowledge and expertise in office administrative practices and procedures, knowledge of applicable building and zoning regulations, codes and ordinances pertaining to the use and condition of property and interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school supplemented with additional training and education in office administration, accounting and secretarial science; good organizational, interpersonal, and decision making skills; considerable experience performing a variety of administrative and accounting functions; considerable knowledge and understanding of building codes and state and federal regulations regarding land use and environmental issues; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Necessary Special Requirements
Post Date: 1/5/2026
Building & Zoning Permit Technician (Full-Time)
Marshall County Codes & Zoning
This is responsible administrative and accounting work assisting with the administrative and accounting aspects of the Building and Zoning Department for Marshall County Government. Activities associated with the job include receiving, processing, and issuing building, construction and other permits and licenses, serving as a receptionist, answering incoming calls, providing information to the public and assisting with the maintenance of office files and records. Additional activities include assisting applicants with building permit applications, assisting with the coordination of Building Inspectors schedules, posting, and making entries into account books and assisting with the coordination of departmental operations with other departments and agencies. Job responsibilities require considerable knowledge of building and zoning codes and ordinances including all required documentation, thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic, considerable experience performing office administrative and accounting functions, and strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Building Official through review of the level of administrative and accounting support provided for the department, knowledge and expertise in office administrative practices and procedures, knowledge of applicable building and zoning regulations, codes and ordinances pertaining to the use and condition of property and interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school supplemented with additional training and education in office administration, accounting and secretarial science; good organizational, interpersonal, and decision making skills; considerable experience performing a variety of administrative and accounting functions; considerable knowledge and understanding of building codes and state and federal regulations regarding land use and environmental issues; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
- Considerable knowledge of the administrative functions required to support building, zoning, and planning operations for a county and/or municipality.
- Considerable knowledge of computer software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database management applications.
- Considerable knowledge of acceptable business English including established grammatical form for preparing reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Considerable knowledge of the fees associated with various building permits, development and land use functions, applications, variances, etc.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to obtain insurance at standard vehicle liability rates.
- You must pass a criminal background check and drug screen prior to employment.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance and optional benefits at reasonable rates.
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave (after 6 months), bereavement leave, and birthday leave.
- TCRS benefit retirement plan.
- 401(k)/457(b) retirement plan program.
- Application and Job Description may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtain from www.marshallcountytn.com
- Completed application and resume will be accepted by the Marshall County Human Resources Office until January 20, 2026 @ 4:00 PM.
- No phone calls please.