Permitting Technician

Pasco Police Department; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Permitting Technician I to handle clerical, technical, and customer service tasks related to development permit applications. You will respond professionally via phone, in person, and online.

You will review applications for completeness, verify addresses, determine required permits, and coordinate reviews with other agencies. The role emphasizes accuracy, data entry, and helpful service to citizens.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in regulatory services involving permitting, licensing, or inspections.
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service with frequent public contact.
• Valid Florida driver's license required; notary preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions about which construction activities require permits.
• Assists citizens with inquiries, complaints, investigations, billing questions and account information.
• Provides information about procedures, regulations, fees, ordinances, permits, plans, billing, licensing services and codes.
• Determines the types of permits required for construction activities and projects proposed by applicants.
• Accepts and reviews permit applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Verifies property Parcel Identification Numbers and job site street addresses.
• Calculates review fees and notifies applicant.
• Processes monetary transactions and balances out all monies collected against accounting screens.
• Data entry and retrieval using computer software.

Skills

General office practices

Ability to use computer systems

Familiarity with construction trades

Interpreting construction plans

Customer service

Decision making

Operate a personal computer

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PERMITTING TECHNICIAN I

This role involves responsible clerical, technical, and customer service work concerning the review of permit applications for development within Pasco County. Provides a professional and courteous response via telephone, in person, in writing and on-line.

Essential Job Functions

Answers customer questions concerning which construction activities and projects require permitting. Assists citizens with inquiries, complaints, investigations, billing questions and account information. Provides specific information about procedures, regulations, fees, ordinances, permits, plans, billing, licensing services and codes. Determines the types of permits required for construction activities and projects proposed by applicants. Accepts and reviews permit applications for completeness and accuracy. Verifies property Parcel Identification Numbers and job site street addresses. Identifies what reviews must be completed by Pasco County before a permit may be issued and identifies the office responsible for performing the review. Determines approvals from other government agencies and makes referrals as necessary. Calculates review fees and notifies applicant. Prepares procedures for processing permit applications. Expedites the processing of permit applications where problems have been identified. Processes monetary transactions and balances out all monies collected against accounting screens. Establishes and maintains files and records. Performs data entry and retrieval using a computer software application. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to use computer systems in researching reference files.
• Knowledge of Pasco County's policies and procedures concerning application review and permit issuance.
• Familiarity with the construction trades and real estate.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, deeds, and site plans.
• Ability to answer questions and review permit applications in a customer service environment.
• Ability to make decisions and work without close supervision.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, calculator and other office equipment.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

• Note: Upon staffing shortages employee must be prepared to work in one of the other outer offices and provide their own transportation. Also, upon Emergency Operations Center Activation, employees must be prepared to work additional hours and job duties

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of experience in an organization providing regulatory services involving permitting, licensing, or inspections, or in permit obtainment services involving regulatory agencies. One (1) year of experience in customer service duties involving frequent public contact.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Notary public or ability to obtain commission as a notary public within nine (9) months from the date of hire is preferred.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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