Permit Coordinator
Salary
$41,810.48 - $52,263.64 Annually
Location
Development Services City of Sanford, FL
Job Type
FULL TIME
Job Number
26-00044
Department
Development Services
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
8/4/2026 5:30 PM Eastern
Description
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: BUILDING
Under administrative direction, the purpose of this position is to administer the operations of inspections, permit issuance, and licensing within the City. An employee in this classification functions at lead staff level and leads the efficiency and accuracy of the administrative clerical work in relation to regulatory standards, inspection activities, permitting and licensing functions for building construction. Ensure, permits received are routed appropriately and processed correctly in a timely manner.
Examples of Duties
Receives and processes residential and commercial permit requests. Verifies citizen/contractor information is up to date and correct and all required forms are submitted for review.
Receives both oral and written communication from citizens, ascertains the nature of the call and resolves personally or directs the call to the appropriate individual or department.
Collaborates with customers and inspectors to schedule inspections, document construction and project status.
Assists customers with building questions or concerns as well as filtering customers to other departments as needed.
Issues documents in compliance with established building codes and regulations.
Coordinates inspections performed by outside sources for documentation purposes.
Performs routine and non-routine administrative duties, e.g., data entry, record maintenance, filing, calculations, payments, and correspondence.
Expedites the plan review process, including review by other City departments.
Responsible for coordinating and issuing large commercial projects.
Prepares notices for outstanding permit re-inspection fees and permits.
ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years experience in a building regulations or construction to include customer service experience or closely related experience.
Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS-related training
Supplemental Information
Skill in business English, e.g., correspondence formats, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.
Skill in reading, interpreting and composing routine correspondence, summaries and reports in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to utilize personal computers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate schedules and meetings.
Skill in advanced administrative support functions, e.g., bookkeeping, data entry, typing, reports processing.
Skill acting as a liaison.
Skill in maintaining effective records maintenance and file management systems; ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
Significant knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with co-workers, internal/external customers, department management and the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors.
THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Part of the City of Sanfords success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its classified full-time and part-time employees, elected officials, and retirees.
City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common.
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Tuition Assistance Reimbursement, FRS Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (General/Fire Employees), Paid Sick Leave/Paid Vacation Leave (Police), Bereavement Leave, Paid Military Leave, EAP Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Employee Life Insurance (1 x annual salary), Paid Holidays, Paid Jury Duty, Workers Compensation, Social Security/Medicare (50%), Protective Safety Equipment, Uniforms.
Supplemental Benefits
Hospitality Indemnity Plan, Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Critical Illness, Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Short Term Disability, 10 Year Level Term Life Insurance.
Other Benefits
Fitness Center, Wellness Center for members of Citys Health Insurance program, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Assistance Program, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks, Direct Deposit, Employee Recognition Events, Free Flu Shot, Free Parking, Bi-Lingual Pay, Recruitment Bonus (Police), Safety Incentive program.
Flexible Spending Account
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside dollars on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent day care and medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance. Employees can contribute up to $3,400 on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses. Dependent day care expenses are set by the IRS at a maximum of $3,750 per plan year. Employees should estimate expenses to be incurred carefully, as penalties may be imposed by the IRS. For more information please contact our benefits department.
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
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What best describes your level of knowledge of current State of Florida building codes, state statues and ordinances?
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What best describes your level of experience in receiving and processing residential and commercial permit requests?
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What best describes your level of experience in a customer service oriented position?
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What best describes your skill in performing routine to moderately complex mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently; intermediate level business mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and decimal?
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What best describes your ability to utilize personal computers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications?
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Answering Yes" to question #8 in Agency Wide Questions regarding felonies and misdemeanors will not automatically disqualify your application. Do you understand this?
Required Question
Employer City of Sanford
Address 300 N. Park Ave.
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Phone 407-688-5134
Website http://www.sanfordfl.gov