Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

To view the position description or submit your application for consideration, visit: https://nassauemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

 

This position is under minimal supervision, plans and supervises the permitting staff and work activities of the Permitting Division.  This includes oversight of customer services functions; permit intake and issuance services; the coordination of the Permitting Division activities with other County departments; and providing complex staff assistance.  May receive and process permit applications for new construction, alteration and repair work on commercial and residential projects.

• Supervises the work of subordinate personnel as assigned; supervisory duties may include instructing, planning, assigning and reviewing work; coordinating activities; maintaining standards; allocating personnel; assisting with new employee selection; acting on employee problems; recommending and issuing employee discipline.
• Identified and corrects behavioral and performance issues of assigned personnel.
• Establishes and implements a performance and behavioral correction plan that encourages employees to perform at their maximum potential.
• Offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
• Prepares annual evaluations for permitting staff.

• Greets customers and provides professional and courteous customer service; explains permitting procedures to the public as needed.
• Prepares and distributes / mails permit packets upon request.
• Oversees, manages and ensures efficiency of the processing of permit applications within the Building Department; provides enhanced workflow recommendations as needed.
• Creates and maintains schedules, ensuring all required deadlines are met in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring departmental compliance with Nassau County’s Customer Care Standards.
• Answers phones and directs calls to appropriate department.
• Receives, processes and tracks permit applications.
• Assesses, receives and receipts permit fees; balances cash drawer; prepares deposits.
• Issues building permits and certificates of occupancy.  Reviews and tracks expired permits.  Prepares/processes letters for expiring permits.  Follows up with Code Enforcement for further action, as needed.
• Assists in compiling data and information as needed for inspections, reports and meetings.
• Verifies permits for accuracy prior to issuing.
• Performs clerical work as required for contractor licensing and testing.  Conducts file maintenance on contractors files.

 

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

 

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience and six (6) years of general clerical or customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of training, education, or work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. May require a valid State Driver’s License.

 

The salary range for this position is $50,430.71 – $76,736.64. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

 

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws