
Permit Technician
Bureau Veritas Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Ft. Lauderdale • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Assisting homeowners, contractors, or others applying for a permit with routine and technical information related to the issuance of building permits
- Provides information and guidance to the general public regarding application procedures for all types of building permits
- Reviews permit applications for provisions of all required information and/or documentation
- Distributes applications for necessary reviews
- Monitors progress of permit review
- Verifies completion of all required reviews, and notifies applicant of approved permit
- Serves as liaison between reviewing agencies and applicant
- Tracks permit through inspection process to advise customer of status, problems, and final approval
- Addresses public records requests
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
- Three (3) years of general clerical experience to include a minimum of two (2) years in strong customer service
- 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
- Knowledge of County offices and functions
- Knowledge of land development and construction terminology
- Hands-on experience with desktop computer applications
- Able to commute to other office locations based upon operational needs
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
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Hard Skills & Tools
general clerical experiencecustomer serviceconstruction experiencepermitting experienceland development knowledgeconstruction permit requirementspermit processing knowledgedesktop computer applications
Soft Skills
communicationcustomer guidanceliaison skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
high school diplomaGED