Permit Technician

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City: Highland Beach, FL 

State: Florida

We’re 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 permi