Permit Technician

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Permit Technician to join the Electric & Water Distribution division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for a highly organized and accurate professional to create, maintain and update electrical and water drawings to obtain the necessary permits from various governing authorities. Impeccable communication skills and a sense of urgency are required to respond to governing agencies and to make necessary changes.

In this role, you will be responsible in utilizing GIS and AutoCAD or similar systems in the facilitation of preparing permit submittals. Submittals must be prepared and tracked throughout the lifecycle of the permitting process We are looking for detailed oriented candidates who seek long term growth with OUC.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• Vocational/Technical Certificate Coursework in Mechanical & Architectural Drafting (AutoCAD 1 and 2)
• Industrial Drafting & Design/Piping & Mechanical Design
• Academic, Drafting & Design
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience CAD designing/drafting role
• Utility or construction permitting experience (preferred)

Special Training required to be completed within one (1) year of hire, to include:

• MOT Certified Courses
• Defensive Driving
• Autodesk Vault (Drawing data base)
• ArcMap
• Safety

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Hybrid work schedule (remove where not applicable)

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Salary Range: $24.29 - $30.36 hourly ($50,500.00 - $63,150.00 annually) - commensurate with experience

Location: 6003 Pershing Ave. Orlando, FL 32822

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Prepares and tracks permit submittals throughout the entire lifecycle of the permitting process for electric and water projects through various governing authorities. Utilizes GIS/AutoCAD or similar systems in the facilitation of preparing permit submittals.

• Prepare accurate and comprehensive permit packages tailored to each project using AutoCAD or similar programs ensuring compliance with applicable regulations;
• Monitor status and track permits through the permitting process, including applications acceptance; plan review; inspections; permit closure, and notification of internal and external stakeholders of updates;
• Communicate with local governing authorities to obtain the necessary civil engineering plans to complete permit submittals. Includes but not limited to City of Orlando, Orange County, City of St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida Department of Transportation, South Florida Water Management and Central Florida Expressway;
• Assist with notifying the appropriate governing authority regarding proposed emergency work;
• Respond to comments from governing agencies related to permit submittals and make necessary changes to obtain permit;
• Create, maintain and update electrical and water drawings to obtain the necessary permits from various governing authorities;
• Create, review and edit detailed drawings, plans and maps using AutoCAD or similar programs
• Record and manage essential documents such as files, letters, manuals, field inspection reports, permit
• files, blueprints, drawings, and other data or materials to facilitate project progress;
• Export, archive and import drawing files from the Electric Water Delivery department;
• Conduct field investigations to locate and verify various structures within the OUC facilities;
• Coordinate the exchange of data with internal and external customers;
• Provide exceptional customer service when answering questions of peers, OUC staff and field
• personnel, supervisory staff, and external stakeholders;
• Assist with creating CAD drawings for engineering personnel;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of, but not limited to the following:
  • Civil Engineering Drawings for ;
  • Diagrams for Electrical and Water facilities;
  • Drawing Standards, Documentation and Safety Procedures;
  • Electric circuits and other forms of electrical maps concerning OUC infrastructure;
  • Software Applications (i.e. AutoCad, Autodesk Vault (drawing Database), Footprints, ePets, Adobe, Google Maps);
• Familiarity with all, but not limited to the following:
  • Permitting process and documents;
  • Building and construction plans;
  • Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances and laws;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to positively interact with other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other stakeholders;
• Strong organizational and computer skills, with the ability to manage workflows and multitask;
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages;
• Ability use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and use standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, etc.).

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Vocational/Technical Certificate Coursework required and should include:
  • Mechanical and Architectural Drafting (AutoCad 1 and 2)
  • Industrial Drafting & Design/Piping & Mechanical Design
  • Academic, Drafting and Design
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience CAD designing/drafting role;
• Utility or construction permitting experience, preferred.
• Special Training required to be completed within one (1) year of hire, to include:
  • MOT Certified Courses
  • Defensive Driving
  • Autodesk Vault (Drawing data base)
  • ArcMap
  • Safety

This job is mostly performed in an office work environment without disagreeable conditions.

This job requires constant detailed inspection/reading/English. This job may require constant speaking and hearing. This job requires very frequent typing, writing and may involve very frequent sitting. This job may involve frequent walking, repetitive motions, and operating machines or equipment. This job may involve occasionally driving a company vehicle.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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