Permit Technician

City of Edgewater

P.O. Box 100 Edgewater, Florida 32132-0100

Permit Technician
Position Available
March 21, 2024

Position Title: Permit Technician

Closing Date: Open until filled

Annual Salary: $36,150.40

General Under direct supervision performs technical and clerical duties providing specialized processing services for building
Summary: permits and administration of adopted standards relating to construction and land use permits. Reports to the Building Official and/or the Development Services Director.

Description: Provide information to contractors and the general public relating to application and permitting requirements, permit status, zoning information, setbacks, contractor license status, complaints and other issues as they arise

Reviews permit applications for all required information and/or documentation

Distribute application for necessary reviews

Monitor progress of permit review

Verify completion of all required reviews, and notifies applicant of approved permit

Serve as liaison between reviewing agencies and applicant

Process and issue fence, shed, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, tree, sign, lawn irrigation, demolition, above ground pool, fill, driveway and other permits

Perform specialized processing functions for permits

Prepare a monthly report of permits used and valuation; permit, plans review and re-inspection fees collected; inspections performed, stop work orders issued, condemnation notices issued, etc.

Maintain building permit packets with detailed files of official records pertaining to the process

Maintain current records of contractors and subcontractors, which includes: copy of state license if applicable; certificates for insurance for liability and workers compensation; and occupational license

Answer phones and assists customers at the counter

Images documents using scanners

Maintain confidentiality of records

Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances

Minimum High school diploma required
Qualifications:

International Code Council certification as a Permit Technician required *

Administrative office experience preferred

Business and computer training preferred

Notary Public of the State of Florida preferred

Any equivalent combination of training and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

*Note - Permit Technician Certificate requirement must be obtained within two (2) years of hire. (May be extended at the
Director’s recommendation.)

Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, or from our web site www.cityofedgewater.org
Education documents must be submitted at time of application

EOE/DFWP/VP

Human Resources Department
104 North Riverside Drive

Edgewater, Florida 32132-0100
(386) 424-2400 FAX (386) 424-2474

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,150.40 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Work Location: In person