Fire Permit Specialist at St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners – St. Augustine, Florida

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Fire Permit Specialist for our well-established St. Johns County Fire Rescue, whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top-rated public-school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The St. Johns County Fire Permit Specialist is responsible for intake and providing information on plans and any other requirements for the Fire Marshals office. This position also creates, and monitors permits and invoices as well as scanning of documents, from the Fire Marshals office. just to name a few!

Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services for our citizens and to be the best Fire Marshals office in North Florida.

The newly selected Fire Permit Specialist will oversee the customer service and billing, plan intake from contractors and the public while providing exceptional customer service.

The ideal Fire Permit Specialist candidate must share St. Johns County’s values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Keeps track of all active construction projects and uploads related documents. Looks up details on commercial buildings when a permit to complete the project is submitted.
• Watches for expiring permits or temporary occupancy certificates and lets contractors know what’s still needed to finish the process.
• Oversees fire permit applications. Explains how to submit them, checks that all paperwork is included, and makes sure everything follows the rules, codes, and laws.
• Checks that contractors have the right licenses and insurance for the work they’re doing. Also makes sure all state and county permits are in place before giving out fire permits. Verifies property ownership and legal info to meet state rules.
• Helps schedule fire inspections.
• Answers questions from the public about fire permits, inspections, and plan reviews, and explains what’s required and how the process works.

Candidates for the Fire Permit Specialist are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent recognized certification.
• Two to four years’ experience related to the major duties of the position.
• Ability to obtain a notary public license.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain International Code Council Permit Technician certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• ·Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.