Building Permit & Plan Review Specialist

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County Building Division seeks an Intake Clerk to assist the public at the counter and through the County's Electronic Plan Review system. You will provide technical office support for processing and issuing building permits, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure complete submissions and accurate fee collection.

The role requires high school or GED, 1 year in a permit environment, and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and good customer service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year experience in a permit issuing environment or related field.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances governing permits.
• Ability to determine permit type, costs, and fees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and co-workers.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Proficient with standard office equipment and software.
• May be required to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Required trainings as per Seminole County.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, determines type, and estimates costs for permits to issue to builders, contractors, and individuals.
• Issues permits for commercial and residential construction.
• Processes permit applications in computer systems and coordinates with other departments; collects permit fees.
• Performs sufficiency review of plans to ensure documentation is complete for permits.
• Receives and processes funds; balances receipts and prepares deposits.
• Assists applicants with permit applications and explains steps and ePlan Review workflow.
• Supports counters, phone and Electronic Plan Review customers as needed.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Attention to detail

Customer service

Ordinance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seminole County Building Division seeks an Intake Clerk to assist the public at the counter and through the County's Electronic Plan Review system. You will provide technical office support for processing and issuing building permits, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure complete submissions and accurate fee collection.

The role requires high school or GED, 1 year in a permit environment, and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and good customer service