Planning & Permitting Technician I — Permit Specialist

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County in Naples, FL seeks an organized professional to support the Planning Office with permit processing and customer service. You will manage applications, verify licenses, and coordinate with multiple divisions to ensure accurate reviews and timely approvals.

The role involves handling diverse permit types, maintaining records, collecting fees, and assisting the public with the permit process and applicable codes. A fingerprint check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Processes land use petitions and site development plans and distributes to appropriate divisions for review; processes carnival petitions; processes the transmittal and adoption of Growth Management Plan amendments; processes commercial Certificates of Adequacy.
• Tracks temporary use permits for model homes and sends out reminders to those that are expiring; tracks pre-application requests; tracks correspondence and zoning verification requests.
• Mans the front counter at the Planning Office; provides planning and zoning information to the general public and other employees in other divisions.
• Provides customer service and administrative/clerical support to the issuance of varied building and development permits.
• Receives permit applications and supporting documentation; determines what information and actions are needed to approve permit depending upon the nature/type of the permit requested.
• Verifies contractor licenses.
• Receives, reviews and routes revisions and ensures they are incorporated into permit application, review and approval as appropriate.
• Issues permits upon receipt of all documentation and approvals; calculates and collects fees and other revenues; issues payment slips; maintains records of monies collected; and prepares for deposit.
• Cancels permits or applies permit holds when necessary.
• Provides assistance to permit applicants, builders, property owners, planners, and other customers; provides information regarding permit application process, codes, statutes and other regulations, policies and standards governing the permit process.
• Assists the Code Enforcement staff with code violations as it related to building and/or construction permits.
• Reviews a variety of reports for accuracy and completeness; contacts appropriate person if there appears to be any discrepancies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Collier County in Naples, FL seeks an organized professional to support the Planning Office with permit processing and customer service. You will manage applications, verify licenses, and coordinate with multiple divisions to ensure accurate reviews and timely approvals.

The role involves handling diverse permit types, maintaining records, collecting fees, and assisting the public with the permit process and applicable codes. A fingerprint check is required.