Building Permits & Compliance Coordinator

DeSoto Board of County Commissioners (FL); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSoto Board of County Commissioners (FL) seeks a Permit Clerk to perform technical, administrative, and customer service duties related to building permit applications in line with the Florida Building Code and county regulations. You will work under supervision to accept, review, and process permits and maintain accurate records.

The role requires strong communication, ability to multitask in a busy office, and proficiency with permitting software and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year of clerical experience, including some direct public contact.
• Experience in permitting, inspection and contractors’ applications, and record keeping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet, log in, and direct walk-in customers.
• Route incoming calls using a multi-line telephone.
• Evaluate permit applications for completeness and process permits.
• Enter permitting information into systems and generate reports.
• Issue various permits and ensure correct fee calculation and payments.
• Coordinate with county divisions and external agencies to follow regulations.
• Schedule inspections and handle permit close-outs and Certificates of Occupancy.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS Data viewer

Permitting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

DeSoto Board of County Commissioners (FL) seeks a Permit Clerk to perform technical, administrative, and customer service duties related to building permit applications in line with the Florida Building Code and county regulations. You will work under supervision to accept, review, and process permits and maintain accurate records.

The role requires strong communication, ability to multitask in a busy office, and proficiency with permitting software and GIS tools.