Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Leon County Government; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon County Government is seeking a Permitting Clerk to review permit applications, issue permits, and collect fees. The role involves interacting with homeowners and contractors, explaining permitting steps, and ensuring complete documentation is submitted for building, environmental, driveway, and septic permits.

The position requires strong customer service and clerical skills. Responsibilities include processing permit packages, maintaining files, coordinating with Health and other

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of responsible administrative and/or clerical experience involving public contact, preferable in a construction industry related area.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications for completeness and initiate permit activities in the electronic permit tracking system.
• Compile permit packages with required documentation and enter building/environmental data into PETS or similar systems.
• Explain the permitting process to applicants and advise on legal requirements related to postings and permits.
• Calculate and collect fees; monitor permit status and provide status updates to the public.
• Maintain and file permit applications and related documents; coordinate with health and other departments to forward documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem solving

Administrative procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data base software

Personal computer

Job description

Leon County Government is seeking a Permitting Clerk to review permit applications, issue permits, and collect fees. The role involves interacting with homeowners and contractors, explaining permitting steps, and ensuring complete documentation is submitted for building, environmental, driveway, and septic permits.

The position requires strong customer service and clerical skills. Responsibilities include processing permit packages, maintaining files, coordinating with Health and other