Administrative Assistant (Permitting & Compliance)

About the role

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant (Permitting & Compliance), supporting our Permitting & Compliance business unit. You will be assisting a team of project coordinators on projects all over the United States. If you're detail oriented and work well in a fast-paced environment, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Accurate keyboarding in preparing meeting minutes, spreadsheets, letters, memos and other documents; correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, and word usage
• Support the Team with administrative duties; reports, presentations, letters, deliver application packages to agencies and file management
• Deal with people tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone; excellent telephone communication skills a must; effectively work with other employees and/or other departments
• Assist in research of City, County, State, permitting codes, application requirements, forms, and fees
• Make requests to the appropriate entities for site-specific information, including construction as-built records, utility plans, and archived reports
• Initiate, devise, and implement improved work methods and procedures to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner
• Demonstrate skill in the application of policies and procedures and to maintain client confidentiality

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience and/or Bachelor's degree
• Strong attention to detail, concentration, and flexibility (to switch between multiple tasks quickly as needed)
• Interpersonal excellence
• Perform required duties accurately and in an efficient manner
• Excellent time management skills

Work Location

This is an office position based out of our Kent, WA office.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs
• 401(k) match
• Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options
• Generous PTO time
• Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months
• Flexible work environment
• Four weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Community, Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.

Visit us at www.core-states.com.