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Job Description
Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized clerical and technical work within the Building Division. Is responsible for receiving building permit applications, routing applications, accepting applicable fees, assigning permit numbers and issuing permits. Reports to Office Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)- Graduation from high school or possess a G.E.D.
- One (1) year of secretarial or clerical experience.
Essential Functions- Provides assistance to the public for obtaining various permits, including greeting customers to determine what type of permit is desired, complying necessary information to complete permit applications, checking to insure that contractor’s licenses are current, typing and issuing permits and collecting applicable fees.
- Routes permit packages to Permit Examiner for final review prior to release of Certificate of Occupancy.
- Receives and processes requests for inspections; schedules appointment for building inspectors.
- Enters data from approved building permit applications into computer for the issuance of permits and sub-permits, receipts, and control numbers.
- Accept credentials from contractors and maintain contractors’ licenses and insurance into the computer file.
- Files and retrieves materials based on full knowledge of organization and activities.
- Summarizes information for standard reports; selects data from varied sources.
- Screens and independently handles calls and visitors; gives and gathers a variety of information utilizing knowledge of programs and procedures.
- Prepares daily and monthly cash balance reports.
- Fills out forms, permits, notices, licenses or form letters with designated or routine information.
The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, Click Here
Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2026 5:00 PM Eastern - Graduation from high school or possess a G.E.D.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Town of Davie
Show moreAbout the Town
Hello and welcome!
The Town of Davie is home to nearly 107,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward. The Town's rural atmosphere, western-themed district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks, over 165 miles of trail system, and the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities you can't find in today's growing South Florida.
The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center.
Davie's business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Teva Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, I-75, and is within a few minutes' travel to the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.
Please feel free to come by and visit us sometime - you'll see what makes Davie so unique.
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