PERMIT TECHNICIAN

City of New Smyrna Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Smyrna Beach is seeking a Permit Technician to handle building permit applications and related documentation. The role supports plan reviews and licensing compliance while maintaining high-volume data entry and clerical duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Florida driver’s license, and ICC Permit Technician Certification within one year of hire. This is a full-time, on-site role with regular weekday hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Florida driver’s license required.
• ICC Permit Technician Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with building and engineering permit information.
• Process a high volume of building permit applications and tax receipts.
• Review applications for compliance with LDR, state statutes, and city codes.
• Support review and preparation of plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Perform data entry, filing, reception and clerical tasks; frequent public contact.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Public contact

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Driver's license

ICC Permit Technician Certification within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheets

Job description

We are hiring for a Permit Technician! Full Time Monday-Friday 7:00-4:00PM

Minimum Hourly Rate: $21.3777 (Depending on Qualifications)

About The Role

The License and Permit Technician provides information related to building and engineering matters, processes a high volume of applications for building permits and business tax receipts, and supports the review and preparation of plans, specifications, and construction-related documentation. Under the general direction of a department supervisor, the position reviews permit applications and contractor licensing for compliance with the City's Land Development Regulations (LDR), State statutes, and City Codes. Work follows established procedures but requires independent judgment to meet deadlines and departmental needs. Responsibilities include extensive use of word processing, spreadsheets, and business software, along with data entry, filing, reception, and general clerical functions, and involves frequent public contact.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses And Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver's license.
• International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

The City of New Smyrna Beach provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The City of New Smyrna Beach complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the City has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.