Permit Technician

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

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This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit in decisions regarding selection placement promotions training work assignments transfers and other personnel actions.

City : Redington Shores

State : Florida

Were looking for the immediate hire of Building Permit Technician who is highly motivated

detail-oriented and team player. Primary duties will include assisting homeowners contractors

or others applying for a permit with the routine and technical information related to the issuance

of building permits; that may include routine building code requirements and ordinances; and assist

the public in completing applications and other required forms. The positions are office based and

may require sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Responsible for specialized processing services for building permits. This position is heavily

customer service-based therefore it requires a strong and excellent customer service approach with

internal and external customers. The candidate will provide information and guidance regarding

procedures for all types of building permits which includes reviewing all the information and / or

documentation that is required on the permit applications.

Duties Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities :

Provides information and guidance to the general public regarding application procedures

for all types of building permits.

Reviews permit applications for provisions of all required information and / or

documentation.

Distributes applications for necessary reviews.

Monitors progress of permit review.

Verifies completion of all required reviews and notifies applicant of approved permit.

Serves as liaison between reviewing agencies and applicant.

Performs specialized processing functions for permits.

May be assigned as special liaison with high volume customers.

Tracks permit through inspection process to advise customer of status problems and

final approval.

Maintains building permit packets with detailed files of official records pertaining to the

process.

Addresses public records requests.

Answers phones and assists customers at the counter.

Handles customer questions and issues regarding permit requirements; refers technical

questions to appropriate staff and advises customer of action taken as necessary.

May include image documents using small and large-format scanners.

Maintains confidentiality of records.

May be assigned to other office locations based upon operational needs.

Handles customer questions and problems regarding permit requirements and refers

technical questions to appropriate staff and advises customer of action taken as

necessary.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and three

(3) years of general clerical experience to include a minimum of two (2) years in strong customer

service. A comparable amount of education training or experience with related job skills may

be substituted for the minimum requirements. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of

two (2) years of experience in construction building or permitting. Experience working with

permitting type software is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : The applicant must have the ability to deal with the general public in a

professional courteous manner. Being bi-lingual is a plus (Spanish / Creole).

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of general construction permit processing.

Knowledge of basic land development and construction permit requirements.

Knowledge of general permit processing and procedures.

Knowledge of County offices and functions.

Knowledge of land development and construction terminology.

Able to deal with the public in a professional courteous manner.

Able to accurately answer questions and resolve problem situations or refer to appropriate

office.

Able to follow check lists and recognize different types of required exhibits and plans.

Hands-on experience with desktop computer applications.

Skilled in the use of various office equipment.

Able to work under stressful conditions.

Able to interact effectively with others

Must be able to commute to other office locations base upon operational needs.

Benefits Includes A full range of employee benefits (PTO medical dental vision 401k etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1