Special Events Permit Coordinator
City of Orlando Orlando, Florida, United States
- Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
- Categories: Public Health, Tourism and Convention Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Job Description:
Special Events Permit Coordinator
Description
Salary Range$23.51-$29.98
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
07-30-2026
Job Summary
Performs responsible administrative work involving the receipt and screening of applications for outdoor events. Work includes the collection of supporting documents for public assembly, outdoor loudspeaker, block parties, fireworks, aeronautical (helicopter) and film permits. Work requires extensive coordination with multiple city departments and adherence to City Clerk deadlines. Employees assigned to this classification have considerable public contact and must exercise discretion, tact, and diplomacy in explaining code requirements and answering questions. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed regularly by the Section Commander of the Special Operations Division.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree and two (2) years experience working in municipal or county government with permitting, code enforcement, or obtaining permits for outdoor events required, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Must pass police background investigation, which includes polygraph examination.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.