About the Department

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About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.
 
Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan 
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Qualifications 

Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED.
• One (1) year of experience in construction permitting.
• Four (4) years of customer service experience.

Licenses or Certifications – HAVE AND MAINTAIN:

• ICC Permit Technician certification.  

Key Responsibilities

• Processes or assists with residential and commercial Site Development, Plat and/or permit applications and issuing permits through the regular e-permit workflow.
• Subject matter expert to Permit staff and public regarding more complex level concerns/problems.
• Trains and mentors Permit Specialists.
• Acts as workflow coordinator to both staff and applicants. Develops quality control procedures and reports to validate permitting data. Confirms addressing and all legal information on permit applications, utility information, and contractor licensing to prepare for distribution.
• Develops systems and reports to track permits and monitor projects and permits in the system.

Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below. To apply for this position, click on the “Apply” button located in the top right corner of the job description window. 

PERMIT SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace