Description
The Permitting/Contractor Licensing Technician is responsible for administrative technical work involving direct public contact and a working knowledge of the rules and requirements for the processing of all construction permits. Have the ability to open cash drawer process payments.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Greets the public and answers various questions concerning construction permits, etc.
- Processes applications and plans for permits.
- Checks applications for correctness and completeness.
- Issues all permits required by the County and the State of Florida, permits by computer, and collects monies for the permits.
- Answers telephone inquiries regarding permits.
- Files building plans and building applications.
- Checks the current license of contractors applying for permits.
- Posts inspection information by computer on permits cards.
- Takes inspection requests via phone and in person.
- Relays messages to inspectors in the field regarding inspection requests.
- Posts information to various records.
- Prepares various reports to surrounding cities in the County and State.
- Responds inspectors' calls regarding permits Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; and three (3) years of clerical experience, including some experience in direct public contact, which includes one (1) year of experience in permitting, inspection and contractors’ applications and record keeping; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Must obtain FEMA 100, FEMA 200, FEMA 700, FEMA 800 certifications.
- Must obtain the ICC Permit Tech Certification within first year of employment.
- Must have current Florida Notary Certification or be able to readily obtain it within a year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations or policy and apply these to work problems.
- Ability to receive the public with considerable poise, tact, patience and courtesy.
- Ability to make minor decisions according to prescribed policies.
- Ability to use data processing equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift and move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, and walking. Mental acuity is required for making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Visual ability is required to operate heavy equipment and perform activities specific to the job, such as viewing a computer terminal, observation of facilities or structures, and/or inspection involving small parts or operations of machines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with a temperature-controlled environment. Will have field/site visits to projects for training purposes.
Hardee County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
*** This position is considered emergency essential***
