What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician position at City of Venice Florida?
Description
General Statement of Job
Performs administrative and technical support to citizens, contractors, developers, and business owners with permits and registration processes.
City Expectations:
Duties & Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Reviews building permit applications, plans and supporting documentation to ensure submitted requests are complete.
- Processes, issues and monitors approved permits.
- Utilizes all current permitting software to perform required duties.
- Accurately and legibly prepares and maintains reports, records, forms and other required documentation.
- Coordinates plan reviews with city departments and agencies.
- Responsible for staying current with all governing regulations and compliance requirements.
- Reviews and approves spot surveys for finished floor elevation and crown of road compliance.
- Coordinates contractor registrations including the annual renewal process.
- Processes and maintains records in accordance with the department’s Expired Permit Policy.
- Greets and directs visitors to appropriate departmental process and provides general information/assistance.
12. Prepares Certificates of Occupancies for issuance.
13. Coordinates departmental record retention with City Clerk for offsite storage, retention, and destruction of records in accordance with state regulations.
14. Verifies licensing and insurance certifications for contractor registrations in accordance with state mandates.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Training
High school graduate or equivalent and three (3) years administrative support experience required, preferably in a construction related setting. Possess ICC Permit Technician certification or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of date of hire. Building Department and permitting experience also preferred. Possess a valid Florida Driver’s license, free of any serious violations or ability to obtain within thirty (30) day from date of hire.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Requires a working knowledge of the current version of the Microsoft Office Professional software suite including proficiency with Word and Excel. Must have a basic understanding of the current version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Familiarity with Central Square Software applications based on an iSeries system is preferred. Working knowledge of the current versions of Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer is also highly recommended. Ability to learn specific computer applications used in the Department.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, climb, bend, reach, stoop, lift, and carry items such as books, papers, etc. Ability to see; hear well, with or without aids; and speak clearly and distinctly. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals with physical disabilities.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Other:
Applicants (with the exception of current city employees) given a conditional offer of employment will be subjected to physical examination, drug, tobacco/nicotine screening, review of driver’s license record, criminal background, and references from previous employers.
The City of Venice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $45,877
