Permitting Technician I

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Department:
Building Services

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Salary Range:
$21.0871 - $26.3588 Hourly / $43,861.17 - $54,826.30 Annually

Job Posting Period:
November 18, 2024 - November 26, 2024 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

To assist supervisor and/or Department Head with a wide spectrum of permitting functions with a high degree of accuracy and neatness.

Essential Functions

• Performs specialized permit work and schedules and coordinates the day-to-day operation of permitting processes. Monitors and controls the processing of permit applications and the assessment, collection and accounting for appropriate permitting fees.
  
• Searches files and databases and maintains a variety of source background materials for reports.
  
• Answers questions and provides advice to public regarding licensing policies, procedures, and regulations.
  
• Establishes and maintains cross-reference files and establishes file categories.
  
• Screens visitors, telephone calls and incoming mail, personally answering those inquires that in the employee's judgment do not require the supervisor's attention.
  
• Operates cash registers, calculators, fax and copy machines.
  
• Reconciles cash register on daily basis.
  
• Monitors permits in computer for expirations and notifies customers of expiring permit and reinstates expired permits.
  
• Issues licenses or permits to qualified applicants.
  
• Updates operational records and licensing information, using computer terminals.
  
• Sets up inspections as needed.
  
• Assists co-workers with other positions when needed. Must learn all functions of the Permitting Division (if position is in Development Services).
  
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related task other that those specifically presented in this job description.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED
  
• Two (2) years of general office experience utilizing customer service skills or administrative work within permitting or construction related fields.
  
• ICC Certification for Permit Technician is required within 6 months.
  

Job Based Competencies

• Intake, track, process and issue all permit applications in accordance with applicable ordinances, regulations and administrative policies.
  
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans & site plans/surveys and have general construction knowledge.
  
• Requires excellent people skills and the ability to defuse conflict.
  
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the City.
  
• Requires being exact and highly accurate.
  
• Knowledge of State laws and statutes and City regulations and requirements and able to inform customers and contractors of those laws and requirements.
  
• Knowledge of permit application process and construction permit requirements.
  
• Ability to check customers' licenses and insurance and ability to utilize the web sites for relevant information.
  
• General computer knowledge and efficient use of Microsoft Office Products.
  
• Working knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
  
• Knowledge of English, arithmetic, and spelling.
  
• Knowledge of the operations of City Government.
  
• Ability to follow complex oral and written directions.
  
• Ability to maintain complex permitting records and prepare reports from such records.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Officials, co-workers, and the general public.
  
• Must have a high degree of clerical aptitude.
  

Responsibility

Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Usually no supervision exercised, but may supervisesubordinate clerical personnel or the preparation and completion of various projects as delegated.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily office work requiring limited physical effort. Position requires visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, date entry, and word processing equipment is required.

Public Contact

Considerable public contact; may act as representative of supervisor or Department Head.

Retirement Benefit

The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.

I f you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.

F or questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov

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