Permit Services Technician
City of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Overview
The Development Services Department's Building Services Division seeks two Permit Services Technicians. This full‑time position assists the Permitting Section in Building Services by processing and maintaining construction permit applications and plans in accordance with state, county, and city building codes.
Key Responsibilities
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
Veterans' Preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD‑214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form J‑204 to the online application.
Preferred Qualifications
Permit Technician Certification
Public Sector/Local Government Experience
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus!
Shift Requirements
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, inclusive employer and a drug‑free workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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The Development Services Department's Building Services Division seeks two Permit Services Technicians. This full‑time position assists the Permitting Section in Building Services by processing and maintaining construction permit applications and plans in accordance with state, county, and city building codes.
Key Responsibilities
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
Veterans' Preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD‑214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form J‑204 to the online application.
Preferred Qualifications
Permit Technician Certification
Public Sector/Local Government Experience
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus!
Shift Requirements
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, inclusive employer and a drug‑free workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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