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Bureau Veritas Group · 3 weeks ago

Permit Technician - Fire Dept

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Bureau Veritas Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Permit Technician. This role involves assisting homeowners and contractors with the issuance of building permits, providing information and guidance on application procedures, and ensuring all required documentation is complete.

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Responsibilities

Provides information and guidance to the general public regarding application procedures for all types of building permits

Reviews permit applications for provisions of all required information and/or documentation

Distributes applications for necessary reviews

Monitors progress of permit review

Verifies completion of all required reviews and notifies applicant of approved permit

Serves as liaison between reviewing agencies and applicant

Performs specialized processing functions for permits

May be assigned as special liaison with high volume customers

Tracks permit through inspection process to advise customer of status, problems, and final approval

Maintains building permit packets with detailed files of official records pertaining to the process

Addresses public records requests

Answers phones and assists customers at the counter

Handles customer questions and issues regarding permit requirements; refers technical questions to appropriate staff and advises customer of action taken as necessary

May include image documents using small and large-format scanners

Maintains confidentiality of records

May be assigned to other office locations based upon operational needs

Handles customer questions and problems regarding permit requirements, and refers technical questions to appropriate staff, and advises customer of action taken as necessary

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualification

Customer servicePermit processingConstruction knowledgePermitting softwareOffice equipment skillsComputer applicationsPublic interactionBilingual (Spanish/Creole)

Required

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED

Three years of general clerical experience

Minimum of two (2) years in strong customer service

Ability to deal with the general public in a professional, courteous manner

Knowledge of general construction permit processing

Knowledge of basic land development and construction permit requirements

Knowledge of general permit processing and procedures

Knowledge of County offices and functions

Knowledge of land development and construction terminology

Able to deal with the public in a professional, courteous manner

Able to accurately answer questions and resolve problem situations or refer to appropriate office

Able to follow check lists and recognize different types of required exhibits and plans

Hands-on experience with desktop computer applications

Skilled in the use of various office equipment

Able to work under stressful conditions

Able to interact effectively with others

Must be able to commute to other office locations based upon operational needs

Preferred

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in construction, building, or permitting

Experience working with permitting type software

Being bi-lingual is a plus (Spanish / Creole)

Benefits

A full range of employee benefits (PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

Company

Bureau Veritas Group

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Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification.

Founded in 1828

Neuilly-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://group.bureauveritas.com

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