Permitting Technician: Smooth Approvals & Public Help

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ComPsych EAP

LAMP counseling

Five free visits (wellbeing)

Job summary

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters is seeking a detail‑oriented clerical specialist to support the Building Permits division. You will assist the public with permit procedures, review applications for completeness, and issue permits after all reviews are satisfied.

Proficiency with MS Office and data entry is required. The role involves handling payments, balancing cash receipts, and providing responsive customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level technical position.
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.

Responsibilities

• Answers public questions and informs property owners, contractors or delegates of permitting procedures.
• Reviews permit applications for completeness and issues permits once reviews are complete.
• Assists contractors and the public in obtaining building permits or licenses, ensuring compliance with codes and procedures.
• Performs data entry in construction database and tracks data between departments.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Data entry

MS Office

Communication skills

Billing and payments

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

GIS knowledge

Job description

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters is seeking a detail‑oriented clerical specialist to support the Building Permits division. You will assist the public with permit procedures, review applications for completeness, and issue permits after all reviews are satisfied.

Proficiency with MS Office and data entry is required. The role involves handling payments, balancing cash receipts, and providing responsive customer service in a fast-paced environment.