Permit Services Technician

Salary: $19.77 - $30.65 Hourly
Location : Development Services Department - 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TM012-29
Department: Development Services
Division: BUILDING PERMITS
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 12:00 AM Eastern


POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Services Department's Building Services Division seeks a Permit Services Technician
This full-time position assists the Permitting Section in Building Services by processing and/or maintaining construction permit applications and plans in accordance with State, County, and City Building Codes.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs intake and processing of permit applications, plans, and supporting documentation for permitting required by the City of Fort Lauderdale
• Reviews for accurate, legible, and complete documentation with job specific supplement
• Notarizes approved documentation
• Assists customers with obtaining the correct number of applications based on the scope of work presented
• Calculates and processes permit application deposits, payments, and related fees associated with the permitting process
• Processes payments on related electronic system
• Balances accounts daily
• Prepares plans for routing to various disciplines specific to permit type
• Preps for recheck and revision and verifies approvals are completed prior to permit issue
• Communicates, advises, directs, accepts, and applies payments using a variety of office software
• Updates and registers licensed contractors with the City per established guidelines and legal obligations
• Maintains an alphabetical file of all verified contractor registration documents as required
• Verifies property ownership through Broward County's Property Appraiser site
• Verifies that contractor licenses, general liability insurance, and workman's compensation are current
• Files and routes permit plan reviews
• Prepares correspondence and answers inquiries
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Three (3) years of administrative or clerical work experience demonstrating the following:
   • 1 year of experience or more working in the construction trades or building permitting
   • 3 years of in-person or telephone customer service experience
   • 1 year experience calculating fees, costs, or payments and their processing
3. Must possess or be able to obtain Notary Public Certification
4. To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the (link:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Permit Technician Certification
• Public Sector/Local Government Experience
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus!

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
01


What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the Above

02


Are you a City of Fort Lauderdale employee? If so, indicate status.

• Part-time, temporary or seasonal City employee
• Full-time employee under Teamsters Contract
• Full-time employee under other contract or management
• Not a City Employee

03


Are you related to any employee working in the Development Services Department?

• Yes
• No

04


Please identify your public sector experience. (In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be verifiable on your application).

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

05


How much experience do you have working with the Building Permitting Process? (In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be verifiable on your application).

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 or more years

06


How many years of experience do you have working with members of the building community (including contractors, inspectors, plans examiners, permit runners, architects, engineers, etc.). (In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be verifiable on your application).

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

07


What is your level of customer service experience which involved data entry, analyzing accounts, and complaint resolution? (In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be verifiable on your application).

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 or more years

08


How many years of clerical or administrative experience do you have? (In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be verifiable on your application).

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

09


Please identify your experience calculating fees and collecting payments. (In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be verifiable on your application).

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 or more years

10


What types of payments have you collected?

• Cash
• Credit Cards
• Checks
• ACH Payments
• Bank Transfers
• None of the above

11


Do you possess certification as a Permit Services Technician or Permit Technician?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you speak, understand, or write in any language other than English?

• Yes
• No

13


If you indicated that you speak, understand, or write in a language other than English above, please indicate what language and level (beginner, intermediate, proficient) below.
14


Are you a current Notary Public in the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

15


Why do you want to leave your current position and join the City of Fort Lauderdale's Building Services Division as a Permit Services Technician?
Required Question