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Sarasota County Government · 1 month ago

Permit & Licensing Technician (Part-Time)

North Palm Beach, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Permit and Licensing Technician responsible for the review, processing, and issuance of building permits, licenses, and business tax receipts. The role involves working closely with contractors and owner/builders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing excellent customer service.

ConsultingGovernmentPublic RelationsPublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Compiles and reviews supporting documentation and reference data for permitting and approval purposes; e.g., contractor licensing, subdivision plans, plat descriptions, certificates of insurance, workers’ compensation, etc. Issues/removes holds on contractor files based on compliance with contractor requirements

Responds to a wide variety of inquiries and concerns regarding building, construction, license and permit functions and requirements; e.g., certificates of occupancy, notices of commencement, fees, charges, inspection requirements, etc

Processes approved business tax and permit applications in compliance with established regulatory standards and provides direction for resolution of non-compliance issues

Provides prompt, courteous service and assistance as the front-line contact for customers and attends to their complaints with civility and patience

Performs accounting tasks related to the receipt, processing, and recording of transaction fees and charges; ensures accurate daily balancing; and forwards records and funds to the Finance Department

Conducts research and follow-up to complete missing information or to correct inaccurate documentation; e.g., plat verifications, proper addresses, expiration dates, etc

Maintains and updates records associated with contractor files, inspection logs, issued permits, outstanding fees, violations, etc

Processes requests for Certificates of Occupancy; coordinates inspections with other Village departments and outside agencies; and issues Certificates of Occupancy accordingly

Reads and interprets plan reviews, zoning and plat maps, and Village codes and ordinances

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with customers, fellow employees, and other Village departments

Reports to work as directed during state of emergency conditions (hurricanes, other natural disasters, etc.)

Qualification

ICC Permit Technician CertificationCustomer service experiencePermittingLicensing knowledgeBusiness software applicationsCustomer service skillsMultitaskBusiness practices

Required

High school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of successful work experience in the customer service field, preferably in a permit technician capacity

Active ICC Permit Technician Certification or successful attainment of ICC Permit Technician Certification within one (1) year of hire date, is required

Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, preferably affiliated with the building/construction industry

Knowledge of accepted business and administrative practices

Familiarity with permitting and licensing operations, policies and procedures

Evidence of strong customer service skills, reflecting a high degree of tact, tolerance and respect for others when dealing with the public at large

Knowledge of and ability to utilize current technology and business software applications appropriate to the assigned responsibilities

Benefits

Part Time employees are automatically enrolled in the Village's Employee Assistance Program.

Part Time employees are not eligible for any additional benefits.

Company

Sarasota County Government

Sarasota County Government is a county organization that dedicated to providing customer-focused services that add value to the community.

Founded in 1921

Sarasota, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.scgov.net/

H1B Sponsorship

Sarasota County Government has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (2)

2024 (1)

2023 (1)

2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Amanda Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Business Partner

Chris Louria

Chief Human Resources Officer/Director

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