Permit Technician
Fort Myers Beach, FL (On-Site)
Pay Range: $23.00-$25.00/hr.
Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
Qualifications:
This is advanced, responsible, customer service work. The employee is responsible for providing assistance and information to the public. Knowledge in the areas of building plans review, permit issuance and planning zoning is desired but not required. Work may vary in complexity and responsibility.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Enters information from permit applications into permitting system to determine types of reviews necessary for the projects and to determine when projects are scheduled for review, status of projects, number of dates for review, cost of review, permit number and issue date.
• Files plans for residential and commercial projects and enters appropriate data.
• Receives permit applications from customers, review and enters relevant data and forwards to plans reviewers.
• Verifies permits issued and compares with permit application.
• Verifies contractors' business license and insurance coverage.
• Answers all technical questions regarding requirements for submitting applications for all types of permits.
• Assists builders, contractors, and property owners in making applications for various permits and advises applicants of requirements.
• Answers questions pertaining to the progress of permits and advises applicants of data and submittals needed at locations to have requirements checked. Receives applications/plans and reviews items for completeness.
• Assures that permit applicants have obtained all pre-approvals, i.e., Land Use Compliance Certification, Solid Waste, City Utilities, Environmental and Concurrency.
• Reviews permit application forms for completeness and assures that submittals are attached.
• Coordinates or oversees completion of applications for roofing, mobile home set-ups, pool permits, and environmental permits.
• Determines and calculates various permit fees. Calculates and collects plan review fees.
• Processes all applications/plans and re-submittals that are received by mail.
• Performs related work as required.
• May assist lower-level positions in processing permit applications pertaining to plumbing, mechanical, electrical and gas construction. Logs in plans and permit information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.