Permitting Technician - Public Support & Permit Processing

Manatee County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks an entry-level Technical Clerk to support the Building Permits department in Lakewood Ranch, FL. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, customer service, and assisting contractors and the public with permit procedures.

You will review applications for completeness, issue permits once requirements are met, process payments, and perform basic clerical duties using Word, Excel, and Outlook. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in general clerical or customer service preferred.
• Preferred experience in permit processing or construction-related field.

Responsibilities

• Answer public questions and inform applicants about permitting procedures.
• Review and process permit applications for completeness and issue permits when requirements are met.
• Assist contractors and the public in obtaining building permits and contractor licenses; ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Perform data entry into the construction database system and balance cash receipts.
• Handle payments related to permits and related fees and prepare for deposits.
• Perform basic clerical duties including phone/email handling and document preparation.
• Utilize Word, Excel, and Outlook; basic GIS knowledge is a plus.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including disaster response as required.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

GIS knowledge

Clerical duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction database system

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

GIS software

Job description

Manatee County Government seeks an entry-level Technical Clerk to support the Building Permits department in Lakewood Ranch, FL. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, customer service, and assisting contractors and the public with permit procedures.

You will review applications for completeness, issue permits once requirements are met, process payments, and perform basic clerical duties using Word, Excel, and Outlook. A high school diploma is required.