Permit Services Technician Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Government

The Development Services Department's Building Services Division seeks a Permit Services Technician

This full-time position assists the Permitting Section in Building Services by processing and/or maintaining construction permit applications and plans in accordance with State, County, and City Building Codes.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Performs intake and processing of permit applications, plans, and supporting documentation for permitting required by the City of Fort Lauderdale
Reviews for accurate, legible, and complete documentation with job specific supplement
Notarizes approved documentation
Assists customers with obtaining the correct number of applications based on the scope of work presented
Calculates and processes permit application deposits, payments, and related fees associated with the permitting process
Processes payments on related electronic system
Balances accounts daily
Prepares plans for routing to various disciplines specific to permit type
Preps for recheck and revision and verifies approvals are completed prior to permit issue
Communicates, advises, directs, accepts, and applies payments using a variety of office software
Updates and registers licensed contractors with the City per established guidelines and legal obligations
Maintains an alphabetical file of all verified contractor registration documents as required
Verifies property ownership through Broward County's Property Appraiser site
Verifies that contractor licenses, general liability insurance, and workman's compensation are current
Files and routes permit plan reviews
Prepares correspondence and answers inquiries
Performs related work as required

MINIMUM

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of administrative or clerical work experience demonstrating the following:

1 year of experience or more working in the construction trades or building permitting
3 years of in-person or telephone customer service experience
1 year experience calculating fees, costs, or payments and their processing

Must possess or be able to obtain Notary Public Certification

To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Permit Technician Certification
Public Sector/Local Government Experience

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on…