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City:
Ft. Lauderdale

State:
Florida

Position:
Permit Technician

We’re looking for the immediate hire of a Building Permit Technician who is highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and a 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 position is 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.

• Provide information and guidance to the general public regarding application procedures for all types of building permits.
• Review permit applications for provisions of all required information and/or documentation.
• Distribute applications for necessary reviews.
• Monitor progress of permit review.
• Verify completion of all required reviews, and notify applicant of approved permit.
• Serve as liaison between reviewing agencies and applicant.
• Perform specialized processing functions for permits.
• May be assigned as special liaison with high volume customers.
• Track permit through inspection process to advise customer of status, problems, and final approval.
• Maintain building permit packets with detailed files of official records pertaining to the process.
• Address public records requests.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the counter.
• Handle customer questions and issues regarding permit requirements; refer technical questions to appropriate staff, and advise customer of action taken as necessary.
• May include image documents using small and large‑format scanners.
• Maintain confidentiality of records.
• May be assigned to other office locations based upon operational needs.
• Attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

NOTE:

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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.

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