Purpose
Provides a variety of advanced secretarial and administrative support functions for the Planning Department.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

Essential Functions
Processes all administrative paperwork and actions for the department; 
Processes sign permits and minor subdivisions; 
Receives customers at counter and directs customer telephone inquiries;
Archives the department files; 
Conducts logistical administrative functions of the department (physical travel);
Maintains department website; 
Creates Board and Commission agendas; 
Prepares routine department correspondence; 
Perform special studies relative to land development regulations;
Coordinates special department projects;
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Competence in use of MS Office software;
Ability to schedule time effectively;
Ability to listen to and decipher customer requests and inquiries.

Education and Experience
High school graduate or high school equivalent; plus, experience equivalent to two years full time secretarial/administrative support work required. Associate’s degree in urban planning preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must obtain a notary public commission within 6 months of hire.