Permit Technician I

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Permit Technician I for our Building Department located within beautiful St. Johns County, Florida.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The St. Johns County Building Department permits and inspects construction activity in St. Johns County to protect the life, health and property of our community. Our contractor licensing program ensures that contractors have demonstrated the knowledge and experience required to perform their trade.

Employees work in a team oriented environment in a variety of divisions with a common goal in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and developers in North Florida.

The ideal Permit Technician I candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

· Assists the public on policies, requirements and procedures related to the Building Department’s function.

· Monitors the building permits application submission process, including communicating to interested parties the submittal process and reviewing packets for completeness and compliance with the established minimum standards for procedures, codes, ordinances and statutes

· Verifies contractor license and insurance requirements, including proper certification for appropriate discipline and compliance with local and state licensing requirements.

· Manages database of active construction projects, including monitoring permit applications submitted for review and revision; correspondence with contractors and owner-builders regarding application; and coordinating follow-up.

· Calculates and creates cashiering open tickets for various county fees. Processes payments through depository accounts in central cashiering computer program.

· Issues residential building, interior and exterior renovation, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and irrigation permits.

· Notarizes documents.

· Manages active permit files.

· Maintains full-time presence on the job.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Candidates for the Permit Technician I are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification.

· Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or specialized training in the field of work or having had a similar position for one year or have served as a Building Services Permit Technician Trainee.

· Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.

· Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.

· Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.

· Must be able to operate a computer.

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,935.02 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person