Job Description
Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description General Functions Performs technical and clerical review of building plans and issues permits consistent with departmental regulations. This is a technical position with significant responsibility that requires sound judgment and excellent customer service skills. Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Senior Permit Analyst or Assistant Manager, Plans Review.
Representative Duties/Assignments - Assists with the issuance of permits, inspections, and plan submittal processes.
- Communicates and interacts effectively assisting customers in person and by telephone with policy and procedure associated with obtaining and completing building permits and/or fire system permits.
- Reviews applications for completeness and compliance with departmental requirements.
- Resolves customer’s problems and refers complex problems to supervisor as needed.
- Sorts and inputs inspection schedules and results.
- Accepts plans and checks for required seals, signatures, soil reports, documented calculations, cost estimates, and/or fire protection system permits.
- Stamps and routes plans.
- Implements zoning regulations in the review of all types of development permits, such as, commercial, residential and signage.
- Provides excellent customer service both personally and by telephone.
- Resolves complex zoning problems that require detailed analysis of site and architectural documents.
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of technical/clerical experience including customer service; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the general public while discussing, explaining and interpreting departmental policies.
Preferences Demonstrated computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 10/19/2025
Close Date: 11/02/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 012 - From $19.36 to $24.21
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits - 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
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Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
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