Permit Coordinator: Accelerate Local Approvals

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UES in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Permit Coordinator to manage residential and commercial permit applications, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal building codes. You will collaborate with inspectors, contractors, engineers, and applicants to facilitate approvals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, guiding applicants on requirements and timelines, tracking permits and deadlines, generating reports, and handling calls and documents in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of related experience in permit coordination, building inspections, or municipal government.
• Familiarity with building codes, zoning regulations, and permit requirements.
• Proficiency with permitting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with the public and professionals.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process permit applications for residential and commercial projects.
• Ensure applications meet local, state, and federal building codes.
• Work closely with inspectors, contractors, engineers, and applicants to facilitate approvals.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical records of permits, inspections, and invoices.
• Guide applicants on permit requirements, fees, timelines, and procedures.
• Monitor pending permits, follow up on missing documentation, and ensure timely issuance.
• Generate reports on permit activities, fees collected, and processing timelines.
• Organize and manage data related to billing, invoices, and contracts.
• Assemble and submit permit applications, track approvals, and scan completed project files into storage.
• Handle calls from clients, municipalities, and colleagues professionally.
• Create correspondence, reports, and other necessary documents.

Skills

Communication

Typing 50 wpm

Time management

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Permitting software

Microsoft Office

Document management

Job description

UES in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Permit Coordinator to manage residential and commercial permit applications, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal building codes. You will collaborate with inspectors, contractors, engineers, and applicants to facilitate approvals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, guiding applicants on requirements and timelines, tracking permits and deadlines, generating reports, and handling calls and documents in a fast-paced environment.