Permit Specialist I, II, III

Job Profile

Job Title: Permit Specialist I, II, III

Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Department: Engineering

Location: This is a predominantly remote position, however candidates must be local to Atlanta, GA for in-person responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Permit Specialist is responsible for identifying, documenting, and communicating the requirements of various permitting agencies in an assigned area. The Permit Specialist will also be responsible for securing permits on schedule, tracking permit status, and resolving issues preventing approval. Face-to-face meetings with the permitting entities and establishing great working relationships are a must.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to)

• Work with Project Coordinators to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all permit applications.
• Research and document permit requirements for the city, agency, or customer for whom the work is being performed.
• Facilitate meetings with jurisdictions, customers, and internal teams.
• PRACTICE STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS AND WORKFLOW TO COMPLETE PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER: SECURE PERMITS ON SCHEDULE, TRACK PERMIT STATUS, AND RESOLVE ISSUES PREVENTING APPROVAL.
• ACT AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT FOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY TO CONGRUEX’S CUSTOMERS.
• WORK WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE PROGRESS IS TRACKED AND PERMIT INFORMATION IS UPDATED IN CONGRUEX AND CUSTOMER SYSTEMS.
• EStABLISH AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH PERMITTING ENTITIES FROM CITY PLANNERS TO PERMIT DESK ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience securing permits for construction and/or telecommunications projects strongly desired.
• Deadline driven, self-motivated, and technically savvy.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• SUPERIOR TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
• HIGHLY ORGANIZED WITH STRONG ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
• ABILITY TO BE FLEXIBLE, TAKE DIRECTION WITH EASE, INCLUDING CHANGES TO SCHEDULE AND WORKFLOW PRIORITIES.
• Critical thinking skills; make assessments and provide solutions to problems.
• ABILITY TO MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL TACT IN A FAST-PACED WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH INTERNAL PERSONNEL AND CLIENTS.
• SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. DEDICATION TO PROVIDING CUSTOMERS “WHITE GLOVE SERVICE”.

Technical

• Intermediate to advanced skills in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Working experience of Excel, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat Pro and/or other PDF editing software.
• ABILITY TO LEARN NEW SYSTEMS AND DATABASES QUICKLY

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics preferred.

The Fine Print

• We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles.
• Some benefits have eligibility criteria.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.