Town of Lake Park
JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Community Development
Pay Grade: 40
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $19.47 to $31.16 per hour

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director and as an employee of the Town’s Building Division, this position handles the intake, tracking, and issuance of all building permits. Interdepartmental and outside agency coordination and communications are often required. The position works directly with applicants, reviewers, consultants, the Building Official and Department staff in the coordination of application and in providing timely notifications on any comments or matters related to these permit applications. The position handles, on average, 60-70 customer interactions per day in addition to the other duties and responsibilities. Position is considered a critical staff member in the event of a natural disaster.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Receives, tracks and issues all permit applications for the Town’s Building Division from intake to final approval.
Receives, tracks and issues Business Tax Receipt applications from intake to final approval.
Handles all other front counter applications as needed for the Building Division.
Maintains permits and inspection logs using the Town’s online software.
Communicates with customers, colleagues, and the general public via email, phone, and through front-desk interactions on a daily basis.
Provides weekly updates to Department Director on larger projects and assignments.
Organizes and files all applications and related documents.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required; and
A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in high volume customer service environment
Bilingual Spanish and Haitian Creole preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the functions of various software applications
Knowledge of functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction permits (i.e. plan review, licensing, permitting, and inspections)
Skill in customer service and interpersonal communications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, inspectors, and the general public
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to perform routine administrative support functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: crouching, feeling, fingering, handling, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stopping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily indoors without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
The Town provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. This philosophy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits:
The Town of Lake Park offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and
retirement benefits.

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted by first review of applications which will be 5:00 p.m. on April 14,
2025 to the Human Resources Department at:
Lake Park Town Hall
535 Park Avenue
Lake Park, Florida 33403

Or by email: humanresources@lakeparkflorida.gov

Applications can be downloaded from the Town’s website at www.lakeparkflorida.gov.
Important: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.

For more information, contact (561) 881-3300.