Job Information
Sarasota County Government Permitting Coordinator I or II, North County Location in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Planning and Development Services
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Do you thrive on helping others and working in a fast-paced environment, then this job is perfect for you. Your daily workload consists of processing permits and payments to managing emails and being the point of contact for both internal and external customers. Come and apply today to join this exciting role in our Planning and Development Services Department.
Accept all applications and information through walk-ins, phone calls, emails, or fax.
Process and issue all permit applications in the permit tracking system including building permits, zoning permits, etc.
Collect all types of payments for fees and issue refunds related to permitting, licensing, code enforcement, utilities, code enforcement, penalty fees, etc.
Process customer inquiries and make decisions in accordance with applicable ordinances, regulations, and unit policies.
Research files, databases, internet, GIS, and maps for a variety of source background materials.
Research and provide timely responses to department contact center folders.
Monitor emails received from building@scgov.net .
E-Work/Hybrid Work: Currently this position is eligible to e-work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.
Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
About You
Permitting Coordinator I:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years of clerical office experience or customer service experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with building construction inspections, permitting, planning, zoning and /or construction knowledge.
Permitting Coordinator II:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years of clerical or customer service experience.
One year of experience involved with the interpreting, enforcing, screening, or monitoring of a regulatory process (such as permitting, planning, zoning, ordinances, licenses, building, taxes, etc.).
Satisfactory Completion of Core Competencies or ability to obtain Core Competencies within six (6) months of hire date.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer experience with building construction inspections, permitting, planning, zoning and /or construction knowledge.
Experience with Land Information Management System (Accela).
About Everything Else
Permitting Coordinator I:
Starting Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.00 hourly based on experience.
Permitting Coordinator II:
Starting Pay Range: $19.66 - $21.00 hourly based on experience.
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:
- I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
- U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!
Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work!
We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan.
“US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.”
We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!