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Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2023 #1 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties! Where you work matters! We are a family company, we love what we do, and it shows!

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Permitting Coordinator to join our team in Sarasota. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of the permitting process.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES:

• The People! We take tremendous pride in positively impacting our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our business
• Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Excellent Compensation Package
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage the permitting process and administrative functions
• Permit application – Acquire, for each project, truss layouts, truss engineering, surveys, energy calcs, and soil reports from subcontractors. Prepare various forms and get various signatures and seals using the correct owner of record to be able to turn in a permit to Manatee County in a timely manner.
• Permit issue – Pay fees, provide requested paperwork, resolve problems, answer questions from the county, to get a permit issued in a timely manner.
• Resolve the latest county procedure – finding the best, fastest way to comply, i.e., drainage policy.
• Re-reviews – acquire necessary paperwork, apply, and get issued in a timely manner.
• Ability to prepare or resolve related county issues or have knowledge of change of subcontractor, CLOMR, county fee schedules, deeds, demolition permits, driveway forms, easements, elevation certificates, fence permits, final site plans, final surveys, floodplain application, foundation surveys, FPL/Buildsmart, FPL ownership change on TH/Condos, garbage deposits, impact fees, and credits, master plans, Notice of Commencements, permit by affidavit, permit extensions, permanent power temporary use permits, plats, purchase orders, reclaimed meters, renovation permits, sign permits, soil reports, subdivision water release, a temporary certificate of occupancy, temporary use, termite contracts.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational skills, strong computer skills to access various county websites, excellent people management skills, ability to persevere, and good follow-through techniques.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be computer savvy and be able to learn new software quickly
• Must have a great sense of urgency in order to meet strict deadlines
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, goal-oriented, and dependable
• Exceptional written, verbal, and listening skills
• Must be team-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible with changing business needs
• Must be reliable and punctual

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephones.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Some driving may be required.

All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration and innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.