NEOGOV · 1 day ago
PERMIT REPRESENTATIVE
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.85/hr - $33.05/hr
1+ years expThe City of Fort Myers is dedicated to being an employer of choice, and they are seeking a Permit Representative to assist with permit requirements and inspections. The role involves processing applications, providing customer service, and ensuring compliance with laws related to building permits.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Review, coordinate, process and expedite the acceptance of applications and plans, schedule inspections, and issue permits
Data entry of permits, plans received and/or inspection results, assess fees, distribute plans, maintain permit, plan review and/or inspection files, review construction plans for approval by all disciplines, review fees, prepare certificates of occupancy, issue over the counter permits and retrieve archived files as needed
Provide customer service, communication and correspondence to citizens; contractors and City staff regarding the permit, plan review and/or inspection processes
Accept and process contractor registrations
Scan documents for permitting
This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace
Performs additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
One year experience in building permitting, fire prevention or related work experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Preferred
Bilingual English / Spanish
Benefits
Health Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Optional Vision Insurance
Optional Dental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Pension Plan (General) Administered by Resource Centers
Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster
401(a) (Mission Square)
Roth IRA (Mission Square)
Disability (USAble Life)
Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
Paid Holidays
Deferred Compensation Programs (Mission Square) OR (Nationwide)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Payroll Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program (ESI)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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