Permit Clerk - City of Pensacola, FL : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Pensacola, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01164 Department: Building Inspections Division: Building Inspections Opening Date: 08/08/2025 Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Central Job Description Recruitment range: $19.72-$22.93 hourly dependent on knowledge and experience Minimum Preparation for Work:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of clerical experience, including at least six (6) months in permitting.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.

Nature of Work: This is responsible clerical work receiving applications for permits for building construction and alterations. An employee in this class assists in issuing building permits and the collecting of permit fees authorized by City codes and ordinances and assists with the organization and coordination of the orderly processing of construction/building plans. Work involves the application of independent judgment on the basis of considerable knowledge of the activities, practices, procedures, and policies of the department. Work is performed under the general direction of the Senior Permit Clerk. Examples of Work:

• Receives building permit applications from contractors and homeowners.
• Reviews applications to determine if applicant is properly licensed, work is within scope of license per State of Florida licensing requirements.
• Reviews insurance (general liability and workers compensation) for contractors.
• Issues permits for walk in customers as well as fax and on-line applications.
• Answers phones and deal with customers.
• Schedules inspection requests.
• Intakes plans and reviews to ensure complete package is submitted including to determine if plans are sealed by architect or engineer.
• Review property files in order to make contacts for utility connections when project is complete.
• Collects money and receipts for permits.
• Schedules Certificate of Occupancy inspections for Fire Department and inspectors.
• Maintains records for city installed banners.
• Assists in issuance of occupational license when collector is out of office.
• Receives complaints of code violations and process an inspection request form for inspectors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City codes related to building construction, plumbing, gas, electricity, and related fields.
• Ability to determine types of permits required and related costs and fees.
• Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to make sound judgments and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below 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. Mental and Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions. This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 01 Did you graduate from high school or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have three (3) years of clerical experience, including at least six (6) months in permitting?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you claiming veteran's preference?

• Yes
• No

04 If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, have you attached your DD214 or a letter from your Commanding Officer indicating your dates of service and honorable serving status?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

Required Question