Florida Permit Specialist

Pasco County, FL

Temporary

Experienced

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Summary:
Tidal Basin is seeking a Florida Permit Specialist to perform routine and complex administrative work in permitting for the City’s Building and Permitting Department. This position accomplishes a variety of administrative and clerical tasks such as analyzing, routing and tracking permit applications, filing correspondence, records maintenance, respond to telephone and written inquiries, and storage of documents to support office operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

Assist applicants in completing construction permit applications including computing and collecting fees; assist contractors with the building plan application process and assist with licensing information.
Route and track building plans through the plan approval process.
Receive applications, process and issue permits in coordination with other affected City departments.
Prepare agenda and packets and public notices for Construction Board of Adjustment; record and prepare minutes of meetings. Secure meeting location and notify Board members.
Process purchase orders and purchasing credit card reconciliation and assist the Department Head upon request with telephone calls and daily operational duties.
Compose correspondence, reports, and memos independently or from general instruction.
Research legal documents and property records within the City and other municipalities.
Retrieve, schedule, and assign inspection requests.
Issue and file contractor information, and other forms.
Review residential and commercial building plans for initial application.
Responsible for accurate record retention; scanning, filing, disposal of records.
Research, collect, and compile data for administrative and operational reports; enter information into accounting and word processing computer applications and update computer files.
Perform other work as assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Skill in data entry and proofing of text and numerical entries.
Knowledge of Energov software, Building Self-Service Portal (CSS), Genesys, City specific software and Microsoft office.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in floodplain management, building code compliance, or related fields.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of Section 1206 of the building code, FEMA guidelines, and other relevant floodplain management regulations.
Strong understanding of hydrology, drainage systems, and flood risk assessment methodologies.
Involvement in post-disaster recovery planning
Advanced to subject matter expert level knowledge and/or experience in one Emergency Management Disciplines.
Experience managing projects or complex portions of projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience/Education Preferred:

Proficient with Salesforce
Applicable Certifications
Florida building official licensing
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved.

Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its affiliated companies, which includes Tidal Basin Government Consulting, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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