Permit Technician - Single Trade Submittals
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, 33412, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
About Us
Tew & Taylor has been a trusted name in building code inspections and plan review services since 2008. Our mission is to provide expert services with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional customer service. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Permit Technician to support a high volume of permit submittals each week, based in our West Palm Beach office or remote depending on qualifications.
Benefits- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Permit Technician to manage a high weekly volume of permit submittals across Florida jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong Florida permitting experience across a wide service area, sharp organizational skills, and the ability to move a large number of applications through many different building departments accurately and efficiently.
Candidates who have worked in high-volume, multi-jurisdiction environments such as a windows and doors company, roofing contractor, or any operation with a large statewide service area are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare, submit, and track a high volume of permit applications with local and state agencies each week.
- Manage submittals through various Florida building department portals.
- Review permit requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Respond to comments and corrections, and resolve deficiencies to keep applications moving toward approval.
- Maintain detailed records of permits, approvals, and related documentation.
- Communicate with municipal departments and regulatory agencies to resolve permitting issues.
- Assist project managers and clients in navigating the permitting process.
- Coordinate documentation, plans, and supporting materials to ensure complete, first‑pass submittals.
- Previous experience in Florida permitting required, ideally across multiple jurisdictions and a large service area.
- Experience in a high-volume permitting environment such as windows and doors, roofing, HVAC, or a firm serving many municipalities is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with municipal and county permitting portals and submittal processes.
- Strong knowledge of local and state permitting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle a large, steady volume of submittals accurately.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including persistent follow‑up with building departments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Direct experience submitting through the permitting systems used by each of the building departments within Miami‑Dade County.
- Knowledge of basic Florida Building Code and permitting requirements.
- Experience with private provider workflows and permitting.
This role is available as an in‑person position in West Palm Beach or as a remote position, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Highly qualified remote candidates with strong South Florida permitting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Compensation- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, PTO, and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
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