Permit Technician

Overview

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OUC is presently seeking a Permit Technician to join the Electric & Water Distribution division. At OUC, we don't just work – we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for a highly organized and accurate professional to create, maintain and update electrical and water drawings to obtain the necessary permits from various governing authorities. Impeccable communication skills and a sense of urgency are required to respond to governing agencies and to make necessary changes.

In this role, you will be responsible for utilizing GIS / AutoCAD or similar systems in the facilitation of preparing permit submittals. Submittals must be prepared and tracked throughout the lifecycle of the permitting process. We are looking for detail-oriented candidates who seek long term growth with OUC.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community. OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals.

The ideal candidate will have :

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and comprehensive permit packages tailored to each project using AutoCAD or similar programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
• Monitor status and track permits through the permitting process, including applications acceptance, plan review, inspections, permit closure, and stakeholder updates
• Communicate with local governing authorities to obtain necessary civil engineering plans to complete permit submittals (e.g., City of Orlando, Orange County, City of St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida Department of Transportation, South Florida Water Management, Central Florida Expressway)
• Notify governing authorities regarding proposed emergency work
• Respond to comments from agencies and make changes to obtain permits
• Create, maintain and update electrical and water drawings to obtain permits from various authorities
• Create, review and edit detailed drawings, plans and maps using AutoCAD or similar programs
• Record and manage documents to facilitate project progress
• Export, archive and import drawing files for the Electric Water Delivery department
• Conduct field investigations to locate and verify structures within OUC facilities
• Coordinate data exchange with internal and external customers
• Provide exceptional customer service to peers, OUC staff, field personnel, supervisory staff, and external stakeholders
• Assist with creating CAD drawings for engineering personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

Education / Certification / Years of Experience

Working Conditions

This job is mostly performed in an office work environment without disagreeable conditions.

Physical Requirements

This job requires constant detailed inspection / reading / English, frequent speaking and hearing, and very frequent typing, writing and sitting. It may involve frequent walking, repetitive motions, and operating machines or equipment. It may involve occasionally driving a company vehicle.

Compensation & Benefits

Job Details

Location : 6003 Pershing Ave. Orlando, FL 32822

EOE M / F / Vets / Disabled

Equal Employment Opportunity

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, transferring, compensating, and administering all personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

Senior level : Mid-Senior level | Employment type : Full-time | Job function : Engineering and Information Technology | Industries : Utilities

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