Permit Specialist

Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential. Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 101,501 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

To view the position description or submit your application for consideration, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nassaucountyfl/

Receives and processes permit applications for new construction, alteration and repair work on commercial and residential projects.  Provides courteous and professional customer service.

• Greets customers and provides professional and courteous customer service; explains permitting procedures to the public as needed.
• Answers phone and directs customer to the appropriate department/person.
• Prepares and distributes/mails permit packets upon request.
• Receives, processes and tracks permit applications.
• Assesses, receives and receipts permit fees.
• Verifies permits for accuracy prior to issuing.
• Issues Building permits and accessory permits. Accepts and processes information on Certified Contractors.
• Assists in compiling data and information as needed for inspections, reports and meetings.
• Locates properties on maps as requested.
• May accept documentation, processes information and issues licenses for Registered Contractors reciprocating from other Florida Counties/Cities.
• May prepare and distribute/mail renewal license requirements to Registered and Specialty Contractors annually.
• Performs a variety of routine clerical duties as required, which include but are not limited to typing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, preparing mailings, answering the telephone, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as immediate supervisor, subordinates, co-workers, County personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, Government agencies, utility companies, vendors and the general public.
• Operates a variety of equipment, which include a computer, fax machine, typewriter, copier, calculator, telephone, laminator, etc.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• Performs other duties as required and other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) to three (3) years of general clerical or customer service experience or any equivalent combination of training, education or work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.  May require a valid State Driver’s License. 

The range for this position is $19.1382 – $29.1210. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace & Equal Opportunity Employer; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.