Supervisor - Permitting Services

Manatee County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking a Permitting Supervisor to coordinate the intake and issuance of building permits and oversee Permitting Technicians. The role involves directing staff, ensuring compliance with Florida codes, and improving permitting processes at the Lakewood Ranch location.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, training staff, scheduling work, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Minimum of six (6) months (within the last 5 years) of experience in general clerical or customer service.
• Minimum of three (3) years (within the last 10 years) work experience in construction management, licensing/permitting, or business administration in structural construction or a related systems trade.
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory or lead experience.
• Possess an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification and must obtain CEU’s within the required timeframe to keep certification valid for renewal.
• Possession of International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification or obtain within (1) one year in position.
• Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire.
• Associates degree in planning, business administration, or related field desired.
• Government regulatory experience desired.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Applies and shares knowledge of pertinent Florida Statutes and codes (including the Land Development Code) and regulations related to contractor licensing and permitting processes, including pertinent policies, rules, and procedures.
• Coordinates interaction between departmental sections regarding the building application and permitting process.
• Supervises, trains, and directs Permitting Technicians to work independently and make sound decisions based on rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Schedules Permitting Technicians around workflow to ensure expeditious service.
• Schedules and conducts training for Permitting Technicians
• Reviews and evaluates the work of Permitting Technicians to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Reads, understands, and clearly communicates information pertaining to plans, codes, regulations, applications/permits, etc. to the general public; responds to inquiries both orally and in writing.
• Establishes and maintains activity files and prepares reports, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Clerical work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in planning or business administration

Tools

ICC Permit Technician Certification

Construction database systems

Computer software

Job description

Work Location: 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34203
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $23.67 - $29.59

This classification is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of functions involving day-to-day coordination of the intake and issuance of building permits, including directing, training, and evaluating the work of Permitting Technicians.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

Working Conditions:

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Essential Functions

Applies and shares knowledge of pertinent Florida Statutes and codes (including the Land Development Code) and regulations related to contractor licensing and permitting processes, including pertinent policies, rules, and procedures.

Coordinates interaction between departmental sections regarding the building application and permitting process.

Supervises, trains, and directs Permitting Technicians to work independently and make sound decisions based on rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Schedules Permitting Technicians around workflow to ensure expeditious service.

Schedules and conducts training for Permitting Technicians

Reviews and evaluates the work of Permitting Technicians to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.

Reads, understands, and clearly communicates information pertaining to plans, codes, regulations, applications/permits, etc. to the general public; responds to inquiries both orally and in writing.

Establishes and maintains activity files and prepares reports, as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.

Minimum of six (6) months (within the last 5 years) of experience in general clerical or customer service.

Minimum of three (3) years (within the last 10 years) work experience in construction management, licensing/permitting, or business administration in structural construction or a related systems trade.

Minimum of one (1) year supervisory or lead experience.

Possess an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification and must obtain needed CEU’s within the required timeframe to keep certification valid for renewal.

Possession of International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification or obtain within (1) one year in position.

Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Associates degree in planning, business administration, or related field desired.

Government regulatory experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to bend, kneel and reach.

Ability to climb and descend steps and ladders.

Ability to identify colors.

Skill in the use of a personal computer, pertinent software programs, and construction database systems.