Permit Specialist

YESCO•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves advising account executives on sign regulations, assisting customers with ordinance requirements, preparing permit applications, and negotiating with planners for non-compliant signs. The Permit Specialist will also attend hearings and meetings as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six months or more of related experience and/or training, or any combination of education and experience
Clean driving record
Knowledge of Word Processing software
Knowledge of Spreadsheet software
Knowledge of Accounting software
Knowledge of Payroll systems
Knowledge of Order Processing systems
Knowledge of Database software
Knowledge of Contract Management systems
Ability to communicate in person and electronically
Ability to read and interpret documents such as city ordinances
Ability to write out sign applications and correspondence
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
Ability to perform calculations using units of American money and length, distance, width, and area
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to use computer to enter data
Ability to use telephone to converse with customers and employees
Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement
Ability to talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands
Ability to occasionally move objects up to 15 lbs
Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus

Responsibilities

Prepare permit applications
Submit applications and pick up approved applications
Research sign ordinances
Prepare conditional use, variance, and zoning applications
Talk with planners concerning odd properties, buildings, and signs to find a resolution to the customer’s needs
Post approved permits and fees to jobs
Attend conditional use, variance, zone change, and historical site meetings
Accompany account executives to meetings with customers to discuss signage needs
Attend official meetings
Assist or advise cities that are making changes to their sign ordinances
Give basic permit training to new account executives
Other clerical duties as assigned