Permit Technician

BOAF; Brandenton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension retirement system

Paid leave and holidays

Training and professional development

Career growth in local government

Job summary

The City of Bradenton Beach seeks a full-time Permit Technician for its Planning & Development / Building Department, located on Anna Maria Island. You will gain hands-on experience in building permitting, planning and zoning, floodplain management, coastal development, and local government operations.

This entry-level opportunity requires strong organizational and people skills; municipal permitting experience is not required, as the City will train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Entry-level Permit Technician role in municipal planning and development.
• Must be organized, able to work with the public and staff, and willing to learn permitting procedures.
• Not required to have prior municipal permitting experience; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, issue, and track building, zoning, floodplain, and other permit applications.
• Assist applicants with documentation, fees, inspections, and permit status.
• Verify contractor licensing, registration, and insurance; maintain related records.
• Coordinate with City departments, consultants, and outside agencies on applications.
• Schedule inspections and assist with permit closeouts and occupancy certificates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Florida Notary Public (notary)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Bradenton Beach is looking for a full-time Permit Technician to join our Planning & Development / Building Department.

Located on beautiful Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach offers something a little different from the typical office job. You’ll work in a close-knit coastal community, help residents and local businesses, and gain hands-on experience in how a city actually grows, develops, and operates.

This is an entry-level opportunity, and previous municipal permitting experience is not required. If you’re organized, comfortable working with people and technology, willing to learn, and looking for a career with room to grow, we want to hear from you. The City will train the right candidate.

As a Permit Technician, you’ll work directly with residents, contractors, design professionals, and City staff while learning building permitting, planning and zoning, floodplain management, coastal development, construction, and local government operations.

It’s a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with local government, build professional skills and certifications, and start a career that can grow with you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Receive, process, issue, and track building, zoning, floodplain, and other permit and development applications.
• Assist applicants with required documentation, fees, inspections, permit status, and general permitting procedures.
• Review applications for completeness and verify contractor licensing, registration, insurance, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain permit, plan review, inspection, contractor, property, fee, and related records within City systems.
• Route applications and plans for review and coordinate with City departments, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Schedule inspections and assist with permit closeouts, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Completion, and related documentation.
• Assist with FEMA, floodplain, Elevation Certificate, substantial improvement/substantial damage, coastal, hurricane, and storm-related records.
• Maintain Department files, correspondence, electronic records, and public records.
• Assist with emergency operations, storm recovery, special projects, field support, and other City functions as assigned.

BENEFITS

The City of Bradenton Beach offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• 100% City-paid employee-only medical health insurance coverage
• Participation in the City's defined-benefit pension retirement system, subject to applicable plan eligibility and terms
• Paid leave and holidays in accordance with City policy
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain experience in multiple areas of local government and develop a long-term municipal career
• Benefits are subject to applicable City policies, insurance and pension plan documents, and eligibility requirements.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

The City may assign, modify, expand, or reassign duties based on operational needs. The employee may be assigned administrative, customer service, clerical, permitting, records, field support, emergency response, special project, or other duties within the Department or elsewhere within City operations as directed by the Building Official, consistent with applicable law and City policy.

Position Open Until Filled

The City of Bradenton Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn municipal permitting procedures, maintain accurate records, manage multiple assignments, and work effectively with the public and City staff.
• Florida Notary Public commission is required. Applicants who are not currently commissioned must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a Florida Notary Public commission after hire.
• Customer service, administrative, construction, permitting, governmental, or related experience is helpful but not required.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• ICC Permit Technician Certification is not required at the time of hire.
• The employee will be expected to work toward obtaining the ICC Permit Technician Certification as they gain knowledge and experience in the position. The timeframe for pursuing certification will be established with the Building Official based on the employee's progress, available training, and Department needs.
• The City may provide job-related training, educational resources, examination support, and other professional development opportunities.