Community Development Permit/License/Code Technician

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will Performs administrative and technical work associated with building permits, trade permits, business and alcohol licenses, ordinances, storm water management, and code enforcement all within the Community Development Department.

Duties

• Provide information to developers, contractors and the general public on building issues, property information, procedures, and ordinances
• Distribute permit applications, receive completed applications and payments
• Enter all permits and track permits in the permit software
• Process and issue all Occupational Taxes licenses (business licenses) in accordance with all policies and laws
• Process and issue all Occupational Tax renewals
• Track in an Excel spreadsheet or software if applicable, all occupational tax permits by year; all insurance licenses by year; all alcohol licenses issued, renewed, or canceled by year
• Process, issue, and track all Commercial Waste Permits to relevant businesses
• Track all inspections related to Commercial Waste Permits
• Process, issue, and renew alcohol licenses for those businesses that qualify in accordance with all policies and laws
• Process and issue building permits with plan reviews and inspections within 5 to 7 business days; Trade Permits (as soon as all documents and fees are collected)
• Track the permitting process in an Excel spreadsheet or software by year from application acceptance to plan review, inspections and permit closure.
• Review building application for compliance with ordinance requirements.
• Issue Certificates of Occupancy and Certifications of Completion after coordinating with the Building Official
• Facilitate scheduling inspections
• Process applications for zoning, variance, and special use permits
• Assist with posting properties and drafting public notices
• Write letters of correspondence when required including those related to Code Enforcement violations
• Perform inspections of storm water structures when requested
• Mapping of storm water structures on city-provided device
• Communicate with the public and customers regarding issues about permits, licenses, and inspections
• Public Relations related stream clean up
• Maintain city’s vacant property list
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports for the Community Development Director as required, to ensure all work is being accomplished in a timely and accurate way
• Work with City Engineer, building officials, Community Development Director to understand the requirements and process for all permits and licenses issued from City Hall; and with Palmetto utilities and other utilities when necessary to schedule temporary service, inspections, connects, and disconnects through the development process
• Collect fees related to zoning, building permits, trade permits, and the like
• Submit all reports to the county and state related to permits and licenses
• Apply postage to mail as needed and sends certified mail when required
• Notarize documents for customers
• Prepare information for Open Records Requests when required
• Keep their work area orderly so as not to disrupt the flow of work
• Participate in relevant training as directed by Department Head, and weekend training when required
• Work to deliver accurate and professional information in a timely manner
• Record and total time sheet for approval by department head
• Perform related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum two years full-time administrative experience
• Minimum two years of experience working with municipal licensing and permits

Join our team as a Permit.License.Code Technician and play a vital role in supporting the Community Development Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,331.00 - $46,776.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,331 - $46,776