Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) · 17 hours ago
Permit Technician
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.29/hr - $30.36/hr
3+ years expOrlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) is seeking a Permit Technician to join their Electric & Water Distribution division. The role involves preparing and tracking permit submittals for electric and water projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and effectively communicating with governing authorities.
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Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and comprehensive permit packages tailored to each project using AutoCAD or similar programs ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
Monitor status and track permits through the permitting process, including applications acceptance; plan review; inspections; permit closure, and notification of internal and external stakeholders of updates
Communicate with local governing authorities to obtain the necessary civil engineering plans to complete permit submittals. Includes but not limited to City of Orlando, Orange County, City of St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida Department of Transportation, South Florida Water Management and Central Florida Expressway
Assist with notifying the appropriate governing authority regarding proposed emergency work
Respond to comments from governing agencies related to permit submittals and make necessary changes to obtain permit
Create, maintain and update electrical and water drawings to obtain the necessary permits from various governing authorities
Create, review and edit detailed drawings, plans and maps using AutoCAD or similar programs
Record and manage essential documents such as files, letters, manuals, field inspection reports, permit files, blueprints, drawings, and other data or materials to facilitate project progress
Export, archive and import drawing files from the Electric Water Delivery department
Conduct field investigations to locate and verify various structures within the OUC facilities
Coordinate the exchange of data with internal and external customers
Provide exceptional customer service when answering questions of peers, OUC staff and field personnel, supervisory staff, and external stakeholders
Assist with creating CAD drawings for engineering personnel
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Vocational/Technical Certificate Coursework in Mechanical & Architectural Drafting (AutoCAD 1 and 2)
Industrial Drafting & Design/Piping & Mechanical Design
Academic, Drafting & Design
Minimum three (3) years' experience CAD designing/drafting role
Special Training required to be completed within one (1) year of hire, to include: MOT Certified Courses, Defensive Driving, Autodesk Vault (Drawing data base), ArcMap, Safety
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to positively interact with other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other stakeholders
Strong organizational and computer skills, with the ability to manage workflows and multitask
Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages
Ability use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and use standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, etc.)
Preferred
Utility or construction permitting experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
Access to family-oriented recreational areas
Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
Hybrid work schedule (remove where not applicable)
Company
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One)
The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) is a municipally-owned public utility providing electric and water services to the citizens of Orlando, Florida, St.
1001-5000 employees
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