Utility Permitting Specialist

Utility Permitting Specialist

Salary

$26.37 - $36.92 Hourly

Location

Land O Lakes, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14050-0626

Department

Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt.

Division

Engineering & Contract Mgmt.

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

Salary Range

$26.37 - $36.92

Pay Grade

N39 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Rates of pay are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITIES PERMITTING SPECIALIST

This role involves responsible technical and administrative work in the review, evaluation, and enforcement of the zoning and land development regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Reviews and performs interdepartmental coordination of developer applications (e.g. Planning and Growth Management Memos, FDOT, ACCELA, etc.) Prepares agenda items for BOCC (e.g. Utility Service Agreements). Prepares miscellaneous correspondence. Reviews and analyzes utility applications, comment letters, submittals for compliance with applicable utility codes and procedures. Responds in writing to owners, developers, engineers and attorneys. Coordinates with Assistant County Attorney for Agreements (e.g. Merchants Agreements, Landscape Waivers, etc.) Researches background information, files and submittals for weekly plan review. Sends correspondence to Engineers and Developers Comment Letters and Letters of Commitment. Reviews correspondence and recommendations to the Service Commitment Division. Assists with questions and/or problems which occur in daily activities. Gives instructions on procedures, both written and verbal. Assists with developers, engineers, attorneys, planners and other interested parties on procedural private development utility issues. Follows up with the public by telephone or in writing as required. Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Pasco County ordinances dealing with utilities procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in site development.
• Understanding of civil engineering, construction terminology, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photos, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to perform computations associated with mapping.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet and work with the public.
• Ability to present findings in written, oral, and graphic form.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires fieldwork visiting sites. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations OR an Associate degree and four (4) years of experience in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations OR a Bachelors Degree and two (2) years of experience. Two (2) years experience in a governmental or regulatory agency. College level courses in engineering, surveying and/or planning related studies preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you have experience in a governmental or regulatory agency.?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

12

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

13

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net