Permit Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Permit Technician to join our team at the City of Newberry, FL. As a Permit Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the Building Official and ensuring the smooth processing of building permits.

• Process and review building permit applications, plans, and supporting documentation in accordance with the City of Newberry and Florida Building Code regulations.
• Prepare plans for review by various disciplines specific to permit type and route them to the Building Official and/or Plans Examiner for review.
• Assist customers in submitting the correct type of application, both in paper and online, based on the scope of work presented.
• Calculate and process permit application deposits, permit fees, and related payments associated with the permitting process.
• Process payment of Cash, Check, or Credit Card on related electronic system and balance accounts daily.
• Review and monitor permit status for responses to plan review comments, revisions, and verify permits and plans are approved prior to permit issuance.
• Communicate, advise, direct, accept, and apply payments using a variety of office software.
• Update and register licensed contractors with the City per established guidelines and legal obligations.
• Maintain an alphabetical and digital file of all verified contractor registration documents as required.
• Verify property ownership through the Alachua County's Property Appraiser site.
• Verify contractor licenses, general liability insurance, and workman's compensation are current.
• Prepare correspondence and answer inquiries from various officials.
• Act as administrative assistant to the Building Official as required to include related work.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years performing administrative, data entry, and clerical work.
• Moderate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, or similar software applications.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Notary Public Certification.
• Certified as an International Code Congress (ICC) Permit Technician within one year of employment.
• Superior customer service skills.

• Experience with or Knowledge of Construction Trade and/or Permitting Processes.
• Customer Service Experience.
• Cash/Credit Handling Experience.

The position will entail primarily sedentary work requiring sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to move about an office. Must be able to look at a computer screen for long periods and operate a computer keyboard, and other office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement. The employee will work primarily inside an office environment but may be required to operate motor vehicles. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an onsite position.