Permit Services Technician

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.

Pay:

$ $23.88/hr

Under the direction of the Lead Permit Services Technician, the Permit Services Technician performs administrative duties in support of Building Division permitting functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent customer service as initial representative and liaison for the Building Division at the Division counter and via telephone
• Receives and reviews permit applications and accompanying data, ensures applications and supporting documentation are complete, and that applications adhere to Building Department policies and procedures
• Processes building, plumbing, electric, mechanical, fire safety, amendments and location sign permits and any other forms as needed for the Building Department and calculates and collects related fees, issues receipts and accounts for funds received
• Provides information to the public regarding permits and the calculation and collection of fees
• Responds to permit inquiries and general questions from the public
• Types correspondence, answers phones and conducts file maintenance on all files related to the Building Division
• Recaptures and reproduces records upon request
• Keeps daily records as needed for various internal and external contacts e.g., auditor, Property Appraiser, Health Department and utility companies
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of two years of administrative experience in a customer service environment
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid Florida Driver's License with clean driving record
• Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Supplemental Information:

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to quickly develop proficiency with the Clay County Building Division permitting processes and procedures

Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee's normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.

Frequently moves about the office to assess files, personnel and office machinery.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

Must be able to perceive, inspect and assess application information for completeness and regulations and requirements for compliance.

This position frequently communicates with the public, other staff and supervisors regarding applications and regulations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Frequently files applications and other departmental resources weighing up to 25 pounds.

The position operates in an indoor, office environment, subjecting the employee to possible exposure to dust.

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age.

Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with

Florida Statute 295.07

.

Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.

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