Permit Technician
Bureau Veritas Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $22 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assisting homeowners, contractors, or others applying for a permit with routine and technical information related to the issuance of building permits
- Review permit applications for provisions of all required information and/or documentation
- Distribute applications for necessary reviews
- Monitor progress of permit review
- Verify completion of all required reviews and notify applicant of approved permit
- Serve as liaison between reviewing agencies and applicant
- Perform specialized processing functions for permits
- Track permits through inspection process to advise customer of status, problems, and final approval
- Maintain building permit packets with detailed files of official records pertaining to the process
- Address public records requests
- Handle customer questions and issues regarding permit requirements
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
- Three (3) years of general clerical experience
- Minimum of two (2) years in strong customer service
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in construction, building, or permitting preferred
- Experience working with permitting type software is a plus
- Knowledge of basic land development and construction permit requirements
- Knowledge of general permit processing and procedures
- Ability to deal with the public in a professional, courteous manner
- Hands-on experience with desktop computer applications
- Must be able to commute to other office locations as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
general clerical experiencecustomer serviceconstruction experiencepermitting experienceland development knowledgepermit processing knowledgedesktop computer applications
Soft skills
professional communicationcourteous mannercustomer issue resolution
Certifications
high school diplomaGED