Permit Clerk

Davie Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Davie in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking a detail-oriented clerical specialist to support the Building Division. Under supervision, you will receive permit applications, route them for review, collect fees, assign permit numbers and issue permits.

You will assist the public with permits, schedule inspections, enter data into the system, verify contractor licenses, and prepare daily cash balance reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of secretarial or clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with obtaining permits.
• Route permit applications to reviewers and collect fees.
• Enter permit data into the computer system and issue permits.
• Prepare daily and monthly cash balance reports.
• Answer calls and provide information on programs and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Typing

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized clerical and technical work within the Building Division. Is responsible for receiving building permit applications, routing applications, accepting applicable fees, assigning permit numbers and issuing permits. Reports to Office Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possess a G.E.D.
• One (1) year of secretarial or clerical experience.

Essential Functions

• Provides assistance to the public for obtaining various permits, including greeting customers to determine what type of permit is desired, complying necessary information to complete permit applications, checking to insure that contractor’s licenses are current, typing and issuing permits and collecting applicable fees.
• Routes permit packages to Permit Examiner for final review prior to release of Certificate of Occupancy.
• Receives and processes requests for inspections; schedules appointment for building inspectors.
• Enters data from approved building permit applications into computer for the issuance of permits and sub-permits, receipts, and control numbers.
• Accept credentials from contractors and maintain contractors’ licenses and insurance into the computer file.
• Files and retrieves materials based on full knowledge of organization and activities.
• Summarizes information for standard reports; selects data from varied sources.
• Screens and independently handles calls and visitors; gives and gathers a variety of information utilizing knowledge of programs and procedures.
• Prepares daily and monthly cash balance reports.
• Fills out forms, permits, notices, licenses or form letters with designated or routine information.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

$44,617