Building Permit Technician

City of Apopka•Apopka, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs clerical duties in support of the functions and activities of the Building Department, specifically related to issuing permits on buildings. Reports to the Building Official and Permit Supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned. Works at the public counter in a fast-paced environment; issues permit; answers telephones; transfers calls to appropriate departments; advises and assists the general public, architects, attorneys, and contractors/owners with technical information concerning building and mobile home permit requirements and procedures. Collects fees; writes receipts; reconciles cash drawer daily; makes daily deposits. Accepts and writes inspections by fax and telephone; retrieves permits; enters inspection data into permitting software to coordinate next day inspections. Processes itineraries for Inspectors. Performs mathematical computations when processing permit fees. Maintains logs of plans and applications submitted. Checks and approves simple and routine construction plans. Collects documents needed for permitting process to ensure the Building Department have all the information needed to ensure compliance with local and State codes before the review process. Issues permits for new construction, general, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, signs, mobile homes, alarms, etc. Keys permit data into permitting software. Acts as a liaison between Inspectors plan checkers, contractors, architects, developers, owners, general public, and other City departments. Maintains contacts with City consultants; furnishes plan check status and permit status information to the public. Organizes and maintains Building Division's files, plans, permits, inspections, and miscellaneous documents. Communicates with outside agencies such as fire, utilities, and public works. Receives and processes permits and licenses for City and State agencies outside of the Building Department. Verifies contractors' licenses are current that are seeking to undertake work in the City. Logs and records outstanding re-inspection fees due to the City; corresponds with contractors to ensure payment and apply to applicable permits. Notifies applicants when plan or permits are ready for pickup or issuance; provides updates as required. Stays in contact with the Inspectors by telephone. Receives, reviews, prepares and processes various records and reports to include time sheets, building applications, purchase orders, building reports, receipts, permits, etc. Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals to include co-workers, immediate supervisor, other departmental personnel and supervisory staff, customers, inspectors, contractors, attorneys, etc. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures of the Building Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Permitting Clerk.
Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of the organization of the City and of related departments and agencies.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
Knowledge of the permitting activity and able to process permit applications as well as clearly explain the permitting process to applicants and the general public.
Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment.
Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has knowledge of basic mathematics.
Ability to operate various types of equipment and machinery in the performance of duties such as a computer, typewriter, adding machine, copier, postage machine, copier, recorder, etc.
Applying basic mathematics and calculations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and amiable relationships with leadership, supervisors, residents, customers, employees, other departments and agencies.
2 years of experience in permitting or obtain
Must obtain ICC Permit Technician Certification within 1 year of employment.
Obtain both ICC Permit Technician Certification &
ICC Code Specialist Certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a permitting role or building department.

Responsibilities

Works at the public counter in a fast-paced environment; issues permit; answers telephones; transfers calls to appropriate departments; advises and assists the general public, architects, attorneys, and contractors/owners with technical information concerning building and mobile home permit requirements and procedures.
Collects fees; writes receipts; reconciles cash drawer daily; makes daily deposits.
Accepts and writes inspections by fax and telephone; retrieves permits; enters inspection data into permitting software to coordinate next day inspections.
Processes itineraries for Inspectors.
Performs mathematical computations when processing permit fees.
Maintains logs of plans and applications submitted.
Checks and approves simple and routine construction plans.
Collects documents needed for permitting process to ensure the Building Department have all the information needed to ensure compliance with local and State codes before the review process.
Issues permits for new construction, general, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, signs, mobile homes, alarms, etc.
Keys permit data into permitting software.
Acts as a liaison between Inspectors plan checkers, contractors, architects, developers, owners, general public, and other City departments.
Maintains contacts with City consultants; furnishes plan check status and permit status information to the public.
Organizes and maintains Building Division's files, plans, permits, inspections, and miscellaneous documents.
Communicates with outside agencies such as fire, utilities, and public works.
Receives and processes permits and licenses for City and State agencies outside of the Building Department.
Verifies contractors' licenses are current that are seeking to undertake work in the City.
Logs and records outstanding re-inspection fees due to the City; corresponds with contractors to ensure payment and apply to applicable permits.
Notifies applicants when plan or permits are ready for pickup or issuance; provides updates as required.
Stays in contact with the Inspectors by telephone.
Receives, reviews, prepares and processes various records and reports to include time sheets, building applications, purchase orders, building reports, receipts, permits, etc.
Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals to include co-workers, immediate supervisor, other departmental personnel and supervisory staff, customers, inspectors, contractors, attorneys, etc.
Performs other related duties as required.