Department:
Planning and Development Services
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Join our team and play a key role in assisting customers with all aspects of permitting! You’ll respond to general permit inquiries, conduct research, issue permits, schedule inspections, and process payments - all while following State Statutes, county ordinances, regulations, and unit policies.
This crucial role offers plenty of customer interaction, giving you the opportunity to build strong, positive relationships and deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. If you enjoy helping people and working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
As a Permitting Coordinator I, you will...
Accept and process permit applications via electronic submission or walk-ins; enter data into the permit tracking system accurately.
Verify fees and issue permits, certificates of occupancy, and certificates of completion per ordinances and policies.
Assess fees according to the Fee Ordinance and collect payments related to permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and utilities.
Respond to customer inquiries following applicable regulations.
Research permits and related information using files, databases, and assist with permit records management.
Schedule inspections, update contractor license information, and maintain/update procedure manuals.
Maintain permit records, coordinate file transfers, and respond to requests for building permit files.
Balance and reconcile cash daily; complete required cash handling and other mandatory training.
As a Permitting Coordinator II, you have a better grasp of the permitting process, serving with minor assistance. Examples of job responsibilities (in addition to those listed above) include...
Ability to complete daily reconciliation, with assistance, of the PDS One Stop permit center.
Actively assists contact center staff by providing permitting and inspection information.
Assist and mentor/training Permitting Coordinator I staff.
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ( no weekends!)
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Valid Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Permitting Coordinator I -
3 years of clerical/office or customer service experience.
Permitting Coordinator II -
1 year of experience involved with 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 an ability to obtain Core Competencies within 6 months of hire date (see Addendum #1).
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
Experienced with building construction inspections, permitting, planning, zoning, and/or construction knowledge.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn County software like QTrac and Accela.
Strong skills in interpreting business rules, regulations, codes, policies, and building plans/blueprints.
Excellent interpersonal and customer relations abilities; capable of good judgment, prioritization, and collaborative problem-solving.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
Starting Pay:
Permitting Coordinator I - $19.09/hr
Permitting Coordinator II - $20.85/hr
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, please click on this link to review the Required First Day DocumentsYou will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. 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
2. 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:
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.
OUR VISION
Sarasota County is a beautiful community that has preserved natural assets.
Sarasota County has world-class amenities and robust, diverse business
opportunities. Sarasota County is a great place to live with easy movement
through mobility options and a strong sense of community.
OUR MISSION
Provide exceptional quality services in collaboration with the cities and
act as a financially responsible steward. Our high-performance county
organization takes great pride in customer-focused services that
add value to the community.
Join our team! Visit scgov.net/jobs.
