Senior Permit & Compliance Specialist

Homestead, City of (FL); Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Homestead seeks a senior Permit Technician (III) to lead quality assurance, final permit verification, CO/TCO issuance, and close-out activities within the Building Department. You will serve as the department's expert, mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with Plans Review, Inspections, Engineering, and private providers to ensure regulatory compliance and exceptional customer service.

Applicants should demonstrate strong knowledge of Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, and

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, or related field; substitution allowed with experience.
• Minimum five years in municipal building permitting or related technical permitting functions.
• Must obtain ICC Permit Technician Certification within 12 months and FEMA ICS 100/200 within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive QA reviews of permit applications prior to issuance.
• Verify all reviews, approvals, fees, and documentation are complete.
• Review permit records for accuracy and compliance with laws and department procedures.
• Coordinate corrective action with Plans Review, Inspection Services, and permitting staff.
• Maintain electronic records of all issued certificates and permit histories.

Skills

Quality assurance

Permit processing

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree in Public Administration or related field

High School Diploma or GED substitution

Tools

Electronic permitting software

Document management systems

Job description

City of Homestead seeks a senior Permit Technician (III) to lead quality assurance, final permit verification, CO/TCO issuance, and close-out activities within the Building Department. You will serve as the department's expert, mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with Plans Review, Inspections, Engineering, and private providers to ensure regulatory compliance and exceptional customer service.

Applicants should demonstrate strong knowledge of Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, and