PERMITTING TECHNICIAN I

Job Description

PERMITTING TECHNICIAN I | Pasco County

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Pasco County, working primarily remote. This position involves essential clerical, technical, and customer service work centered on the review of permit applications for development within Pasco County. This role is critical for ensuring development projects comply with local regulations and for providing courteous, professional support to citizens and applicants.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote

• Team: Permitting and Development Services within Pasco County
• Mission: Provide accurate information and process permit applications efficiently to support development within Pasco County.
• Tech Stack: Computer software application, personal computer, calculator, other office equipment

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Service: Answer customer questions regarding which construction activities and projects require permitting, along with procedures, regulations, and fees.
• Application Review: Accept and review permit applications for completeness and accuracy, verifying property details like Parcel Identification Numbers and street addresses.
• Permit Coordination: Determine and identify the necessary Pasco County department reviews and external government agency approvals required for permit issuance.
• Financial Processing: Calculate review fees, notify applicants of costs, and process monetary transactions, ensuring all monies collected are balanced against accounting screens.
• Records Management: Establish and maintain organized permit files and records, performing data entry and retrieval using a computer software application.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. This is an early career role focused on regulatory services.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in regulatory services involving permitting, licensing, or inspections, or in permit obtainment services for regulatory agencies. Additionally, one (1) year of experience in customer service with frequent public contact is required, and a valid Florida driver’s license is essential.
• Skills: Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and visually; strong proficiency in using computer systems for research and data entry; good phone etiquette; ability to interpret construction plans, deeds, and site plans; and familiarity with construction trades and real estate.
• Bonus: Notary public commission or the ability to obtain it within nine (9) months from the date of hire is preferred.