Description
JOB SUMMARY
The City of Bradenton Beach is looking for a full-time Permit Technician to join our Planning & Development / Building Department.
Located on beautiful Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach offers something a little different from the typical office job. You’ll work in a close-knit coastal community, help residents and local businesses, and gain hands-on experience in how a city actually grows, develops, and operates.
This is an entry-level opportunity, and previous municipal permitting experience is not required. If you’re organized, comfortable working with people and technology, willing to learn, and looking for a career with room to grow, we want to hear from you. The City will train the right candidate.
As a Permit Technician, you’ll work directly with residents, contractors, design professionals, and City staff while learning building permitting, planning and zoning, floodplain management, coastal development, construction, and local government operations.
It’s a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with local government, build professional skills and certifications, and start a career that can grow with you.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Receive, process, issue, and track building, zoning, floodplain, and other permit and development applications.
Assist applicants with required documentation, fees, inspections, permit status, and general permitting procedures.
Review applications for completeness and verify contractor licensing, registration, insurance, and supporting documentation.
Maintain permit, plan review, inspection, contractor, property, fee, and related records within City systems.
Route applications and plans for review and coordinate with City departments, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies.
Schedule inspections and assist with permit closeouts, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Completion, and related documentation.
Assist with FEMA, floodplain, Elevation Certificate, substantial improvement/substantial damage, coastal, hurricane, and storm-related records.
Maintain Department files, correspondence, electronic records, and public records.
Assist with emergency operations, storm recovery, special projects, field support, and other City functions as assigned.
BENEFITS
The City of Bradenton Beach offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:
100% City-paid employee-only medical health insurance coverage
Participation in the City's defined-benefit pension retirement system, subject to applicable plan eligibility and terms
Paid leave and holidays in accordance with City policy
Training and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to gain experience in multiple areas of local government and develop a long-term municipal career
Benefits are subject to applicable City policies, insurance and pension plan documents, and eligibility requirements.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
The City may assign, modify, expand, or reassign duties based on operational needs. The employee may be assigned administrative, customer service, clerical, permitting, records, field support, emergency response, special project, or other duties within the Department or elsewhere within City operations as directed by the Building Official, consistent with applicable law and City policy.
Position Open Until Filled
The City of Bradenton Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required.
Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and basic computer skills.
Ability to learn municipal permitting procedures, maintain accurate records, manage multiple assignments, and work effectively with the public and City staff.
Florida Notary Public commission is required. Applicants who are not currently commissioned must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a Florida Notary Public commission after hire.
Customer service, administrative, construction, permitting, governmental, or related experience is helpful but not required.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ICC Permit Technician Certification is not required at the time of hire.
The employee will be expected to work toward obtaining the ICC Permit Technician Certification as they gain knowledge and experience in the position. The timeframe for pursuing certification will be established with the Building Official based on the employee's progress, available training, and Department needs.
The City may provide job-related training, educational resources, examination support, and other professional development opportunities.
