Job description

Dr ug-Free Workplace
REQUISITION #23-46

R E C R U I T M E N T N O T I C E
As an employer, DeSoto County will not permit discrimination because of race, color, handicap, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or political affiliation. We make every effort to employ best-qualified individuals. Preference shall be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Laws of Florida.

POSITION: PERMIT TECHNICIAN
POSITION #: 90525
DEPARTMENT: BUILDING
SALARY RANGE: $31,200.00 - $48360.00
OPENING DATE: MAY 01, 2023
CLOSING DATE: MAY 15, 2023

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs technical, administrative, and customer service duties related to acceptance, processing, reviewing and approval of building permit applications in accordance with the Florida Building Code and County regulations and procedures. Requires the ability to comprehend and apply operational policy and procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Permit Technician Supervisor and the Building Official.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Greets, logs in, and directs walk-in customers per office procedures.
2. Routes incoming calls utilizing a multi-line telephone.
3. Evaluates permit application packets for completeness, and processes applications and plans for permits.
4. Ensures all permitting information is entered correctly into permitting and plans review systems in a timely manner.
5. Issues Building, Manufactured/Mobile Home, Modular, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical,
Swimming Pool, Gas, and Fire Safety permits utilizing permitting software.
6. Ensures all fees are calculated correctly and processes payments. Balances cash drawer.
7. Independently follows up with customers on permitting requirements and issues.
8. Prepares forms and composes letters. Sets up and maintains specialized office files. Files building plans and applications, letters, reports, and related technical information. Opens, prioritizes, and processes mail. Performs billing functions.
9. Uses various PC based software applications to process letters, forms, reports, inspection information, schedules, manuals, requisitions, purchase orders, and related paperwork. Retrieves data for reports.
10. Utilizes GIS Dataviewer, Property Appraiser website, etc. to accept, review, and process permit applications.
11. Coordinates with other county divisions, as well as other local and state regulatory agencies to ensure that permitting is in compliance with local and state regulations, codes, and statutes.
12. Ensures that contractors applying for permits are current in the system, including licenses, insurance COIs, Workman’s Compensation Exemptions, etc. Maintains data and files accordingly. Processes contractor requests for County registration and requests for Competency Cards.
13. Schedules inspections and relays messages to inspectors.

14. Performs permit close-outs, power release duties, issues Certificates of Occupancy/Completion, and Temporary Certificates, as assigned.
15. Performs permit research, generates reports, and compiles data as requested.
16. Prepares files for archiving, archives and stores files and reports per retention policy, disposes of files and data according to policy at the end of the retention period.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to

perform other job related marginal duties as requested.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

 Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

 Knowledge of business English, punctuation, and spelling.

 Ability to perform basic mathematical tasks, including calculation of fees.

 Ability to recognize basic components of building plans, site plans, aerial photographs, and maps.

 Knowledge of general office practices and procedures and record keeping methods.

 Ability to learn assigned tasks and adhere to prescribed practices.

 Ability to perform in stressful situations and multitask in a busy office environment, while receiving the public with considerable poise, tact, patience, and courtesy.

 Ability to make minor decisions according to prescribed policies, laws, and regulations.

 Ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to: multiline telephone systems, personal computers, facsimile machines, calculators, copiers, and scanners.

 Ability to use and learn computer software related to assigned job tasks such as word processing and spreadsheets, permitting programs, email, etc.

 Ability to work independently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma including or supplemented by coursework in business practices and typing. Three (3) years of clerical experience, including some experience in direct public contact or one (1) year experience in permitting, inspection and contractors applications, and record keeping

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

ICC Permit Technician Certification desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain Notary Public within six (6) months of employment.

SPECIAL PREFERENCE:

 Notary Public

 Bilingual

 Permitting Experience

This position is required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in DeSoto County.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

 Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

 Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)

 Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

 Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer

 Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time

 Ability to enter data at a prescribed rate of speed

 Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data

 Ability to lift 40 pounds, occasionally

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 Works inside an office environment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

TO APPLY VISIT: www.desotobocc.com or www.employflorida.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,200.00 - $48,360.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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