Permit Services Technician
Government Jobs, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Permit Services Technician
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/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).
The position involves:
Performing intake and processing of permit applications, plans, and supporting documentation for permitting required by the City of Fort Lauderdale
Reviewing for accurate, legible, and complete documentation with job specific supplement
Notarizing approved documentation
Assisting customers with obtaining the correct number of applications based on the scope of work presented
Calculating and processing permit application deposits, payments, and related fees associated with the permitting process
Processing payments on related electronic system
Balancing accounts daily
Preparing plans for routing to various disciplines specific to permit type
Prepping for recheck and revision and verifying approvals are completed prior to permit issue
Communicating, advising, directing, accepting, and applying payments using a variety of office software
Updating and registering licensed contractors with the City per established guidelines and legal obligations
Maintaining an alphabetical file of all verified contractor registration documents as required
Verifying property ownership through Broward County's Property Appraiser site
Verifying that contractor licenses, general liability insurance, and workman's compensation are current
Filing and routing permit plan reviews
Preparing correspondence and answering inquiries
Performing related work as required
Minimum job requirements include:
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
If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
Preferred qualifications include:
Permit Technician Certification
Public Sector/Local Government Experience
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus!
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 include:
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.
To apply, applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. 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.
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/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).
The position involves:
Performing intake and processing of permit applications, plans, and supporting documentation for permitting required by the City of Fort Lauderdale
Reviewing for accurate, legible, and complete documentation with job specific supplement
Notarizing approved documentation
Assisting customers with obtaining the correct number of applications based on the scope of work presented
Calculating and processing permit application deposits, payments, and related fees associated with the permitting process
Processing payments on related electronic system
Balancing accounts daily
Preparing plans for routing to various disciplines specific to permit type
Prepping for recheck and revision and verifying approvals are completed prior to permit issue
Communicating, advising, directing, accepting, and applying payments using a variety of office software
Updating and registering licensed contractors with the City per established guidelines and legal obligations
Maintaining an alphabetical file of all verified contractor registration documents as required
Verifying property ownership through Broward County's Property Appraiser site
Verifying that contractor licenses, general liability insurance, and workman's compensation are current
Filing and routing permit plan reviews
Preparing correspondence and answering inquiries
Performing related work as required
Minimum job requirements include:
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
If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
Preferred qualifications include:
Permit Technician Certification
Public Sector/Local Government Experience
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus!
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 include:
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.
To apply, applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. 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.