Building Permit Technician - City of Lake Wales

The purpose of the position is to assist citizens and contractors with the processes of application, review and ...DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A)      Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent, supplemented by two (2) years of post-secondary college or technical training in land use, urban planning, architecture, public administration, building technology, or a closely related field, and

(B)       Two (2) years of experience in general office procedures, or a related fields, or

(C)       Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Permit Technician certification preferred.

Necessary knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A)      Knowledge of Uniform Building Codes and general land use development; Working knowledge of building administration; Working knowledge of zoning regulations; considerable knowledge of manual and computerized record keeping systems;

(B)       Skilled in the operation tools and equipment.

(C)       Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, and the general public; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to work under stressful conditions and with frequent interruptions.