Permit Specialist

YESCO•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At YESCO, we don't just make signs; we change landscapes. But before a single bolt is turned, we have to win the right to build. As our Permit Specialist, you are the face of YESCO at City Hall. You are responsible for navigating the complex web of local codes, preparing technical submittals, and occasionally standing before a Board of Adjustment to advocate for our clients' visions. You are the tactical expert who ensures our projects move from the drawing board to the skyline.

Requirements

2+ years in construction permitting, zoning, land use, or a similar regulatory field.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat (markup tools) and a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
Comfortable working with scale and dimensions.
Professional Communication: You can translate "Code-Speak" for our sales team and "Sales-Speak" for city planners.
Comfortable and persuasive in public speaking environments.
Must be comfortable speaking in public settings (City Council/Boards) and maintaining a professional, persuasive demeanor under pressure.
Attention to Detail: A missed 1/8th of an inch on a drawing can mean a rejected permit and weeks of delays.
Clean Driving Record: A valid driver’s license and travel to municipal offices is required.

Nice To Haves

You can navigate the code books for all jurisdictions and handle basic technical markups in Acrobat.
You are managing the permit pipeline independently and successfully.
If necessary, you are ready to attend and speak at city hearings confidently.
You can spot potential code violations in a design package before they are submitted.
You have built a "playbook" for the territory, knowing exactly which planners require what details, significantly shortening our lead times.
Zero license lapses.
You maintain a proactive 90-day lead time on all of YESCO’s license renewals and have a reputation at City Hall for submitting "clean," error-free permit packages.

Responsibilities

Use Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator to add dimensions, notes, and site plans to existing design packages, ensuring technical drawings meet strict city requirements.
Represent YESCO and our clients at City Council and Board of Adjustment hearings, assisting in presenting technical arguments for code variances and comprehensive sign plans.
Analyze local sign ordinances to determine what is "allowable" versus what requires a variance.
Navigate the bureaucracy of local planning departments, building relationships with inspectors and plan checkers to move applications through the pipeline efficiently.
Provide real-time updates to Account Executives and Designers, ensuring everyone is aligned on city-mandated changes.
Own the renewal lifecycle for all company contractor licenses, tracking expiration dates and managing the submission process well in advance to ensure zero risk of expiration.
Calculate permit fees for job orders and maintain meticulous records of all active and historical permits.