Permit Clerk

Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.

We’re Hiring: Permit Clerk

Location: Henry County Planning, Zoning, & Inspection
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Salary Minimum: $37,224 annually ($17.90/hour)

Henry County is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Department of Planning, Zoning & Inspection as a Permit Clerk.

This position plays a vital role in supporting our Building Inspections team and involves a variety of clerical and technical duties, including:

• Preparing and processing construction permits
• Scheduling inspections
• Providing front-line customer assistance
• Supporting daily departmental operations

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Windows
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be willing to obtain Permit Technician Certification within 18 months of hire.

Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive salary
✅ 100% employer-paid health insurance
✅ Comprehensive benefits package
✅ Generous paid holidays and leave
✅ Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
✅ Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage Apply Today!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume, cover letter, and completed application no later than December 10, 2025.
Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting.

Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.