Water & Navigation Permitting Specialist I: Impact

Pinellas County Government; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System (FRS) with 1

Deferred compensation programs

Wellness centers

Job summary

Pinellas County Government seeks a Water and Navigation Permitting Specialist 1 to support the Water and Navigation Section in the Public Works Division. You will handle intake of dock, dredge, and fill permit applications, respond to citizen and contractor inquiries, and ensure records are complete.

You will input data into Accela, verify fees, issue invoices, collect payments, and maintain licensing/insurance records for contractors. Strong customer service and data accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in business, public administration, finance, information technology, or a related field.
• Experience: one year as lead worker, trainer, or supervisor in programs within assigned responsibility; four years total as described, or applicable combinations.
• Additional requirements: ability to work in various schedules including emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to property owners and contractors regarding Water and Navigation permit requirements and application status via multiple media.
• Input, verify, and update permit data in the Accela database.
• Verify and assess fees, create invoices, and collect related permitting fees.
• Process approved plans for issuance and ensure all fees and requirements are met.
• Verify and maintain records of contractors’ licensing and insurance requirements.
• Assist management with public records requests.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/finance/IT

Tools

Accela

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Pinellas County Government seeks a Water and Navigation Permitting Specialist 1 to support the Water and Navigation Section in the Public Works Division. You will handle intake of dock, dredge, and fill permit applications, respond to citizen and contractor inquiries, and ensure records are complete.

You will input data into Accela, verify fees, issue invoices, collect payments, and maintain licensing/insurance records for contractors. Strong customer service and data accuracy are essential.