Permit Technician

Permit Technician

We invite you to join Bureau Veritas North America as a Permit Technician in Miami, FL. This role offers an attractive salary/benefit package and a dynamic, customer‑service‑focused environment.

• Provide information and guidance to the public regarding building permit application procedures.
• Review permit applications to ensure all required information and documentation is included.
• Distribute applications for necessary internal and external reviews.
• Monitor progress of permit review and verify completion of all required reviews.
• Notify applicants when permits are approved and serve as liaison between reviewing agencies and applicants.
• Perform specialized processing functions for permits and maintain official records for the permit packet.
• Track permits through the inspection process and advise customers of status, problems, and final approval.
• Handle customer questions and issues regarding permit requirements; refer technical questions to appropriate staff and advise customers of action taken as necessary.
• May include image documents using small and large‑format scanners and maintain confidentiality of records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

• High school diploma or GED with three years of general clerical experience, including a minimum of two years in strong customer service.
• Preferred candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in construction, building, or permitting; experience with permitting software is a plus.
• Knowledge of general construction permit processing, basic land development and construction permit requirements, and general permit processing procedures.
• Knowledge of County offices and functions, land development and construction terminology, and the ability to deal with the public in a professional, courteous manner.
• Hands‑on experience with desktop computer applications and skilled in the use of various office equipment.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish / Creole) is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other non‑job‑related characteristics.

The candidate is expected to maintain confidentiality of records, work under stressful conditions, and interact effectively with others. The position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and may involve assignment to other office locations based upon operational needs.