[Hiring] Permit Technician @TEW & TAYLOR

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Permit Technician to manage a high weekly volume of permit submittals across Florida jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong Florida permitting experience across a wide service area, sharp organizational skills, and the ability to move a large number of applications through many different building departments accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, submit, and track a high volume of permit applications with local and state agencies each week.
• Manage submittals through various Florida building department portals.
• Review permit requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Respond to comments and corrections, and resolve deficiencies to keep applications moving toward approval.
• Maintain detailed records of permits, approvals, and related documentation.
• Communicate with municipal departments and regulatory agencies to resolve permitting issues.
• Assist project managers and clients in navigating the permitting process.
• Coordinate documentation, plans, and supporting materials to ensure complete, first-pass submittals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Florida permitting required, ideally across multiple jurisdictions and a large service area.
• Experience in a high-volume permitting environment, such as a windows and doors, roofing, HVAC, or firm serving many municipalities, is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with municipal and county permitting portals and submittal processes.
• Strong knowledge of local and state permitting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle a large, steady volume of submittals accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including persistent follow-up with building departments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Direct experience submitting through the permitting systems used by each of the building departments within Miami-Dade County.
• Knowledge of basic Florida Building Code and permitting requirements.
• Experience with private provider workflows and permitting.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Company Description

Tew & Taylor has been a trusted name in building code inspections and plan review services since 2008. Our mission is to provide expert services with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional customer service.