Permitting Manager - Ft. Lauderdale

Description

• Coordinates resolution of issues with inspection staff during construction; oversees internal processes to facilitate the completion of projects.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on projects.
• Provide guidance and information to developers, contractors, and the public regarding permit applications, requirements, and procedures.
• Oversees permit issuance including ensuring projects are in compliance with codes and requirements; reviews for and ensures the completion of required documentation.
• Monitors activities, leads cross-departmental team to identify, recommend, and implement building permit review and issuance process improvements and modifications, prepares various reports on activities, programs, and projects; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
• Supervises and participates in the review process for building permit applications; reviews plan check comments from all reviewers and resolves any issues; may act as single-point of contact for project applicants; follows-up with applicants to explain comments and answer any questions; works with applicants to complete responses to plan check comments.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff assigned to the permit center/public counter; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Supervises the operations and services provided at the permit center/public counter including ensuring information and handouts provided to customers is clear, concise, and in accordance with regulations, policies, and local, state, and federal requirements; provides assistance to customers and resolves conflicts that may arise.
• Determines and recommends staffing needs for assigned activities and programs; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
• Establishes and enforces clear procedures for submittal, distribution, and review of building permit applications to ensure that all City divisions and departments, as well as outside agencies complete reviews in accordance with established timelines.
• Coordinates assigned programs, projects, and activities with other City departments, local jurisdictions and agencies, and regional, state, and federal agencies during the building permit review process of projects.

Requirements

• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, and standards affecting building permit programs.
• Principles and practices of governmental development review including zoning, building codes, encroachment permits, and engineering requirements.
• Equivalent to completion of two (2) years at an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, engineering, or a closely related field; and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal development review work including two (2) years of lead experience. Experience working with permitting type software is a plus.
• Techniques for effectively representing the client in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and educational organizations
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of general construction permit processing.
• Must be able to commute to other office locations base upon operational needs.
• Knowledge of basic land development and construction permit requirements.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Practices of researching building permit issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance