Permit Technician

Tuff Shed • Doraville, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Tuff Shed is recruiting for an enthusiastic and high energy Permit Technician to work with outside agencies, responsible for acquiring building permits and providing excellent and efficient services to our customers. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to: Develop and maintain positive relationships with building departments and officials within those departments as the liaison between Tuff Shed and building department. Communicates all required changes to Salesperson and Customer to meet jurisdictional requirements. Works with local jurisdictions to resolve issues related to issuance of appropriate permits. This may include attending in person meetings and/or public hearings. Prepares all required documents for acquiring required permits, including producing plot plans and other required drawings. Tracks permit progress through the planning and building department. Schedules, coordinates, and communicates various on-site building inspections with local officials and Tuff Shed representatives. Updates tracking tools to notify interested parties of progress with individual projects. Performing all other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Tuff Shed management.

Requirements

• Customer-service experience and the ability to work with customers and peers to understand requirements
• Experience creating and tracking multiple projects to completion
• Hands-on computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet applications required
• Ability to solve problems using sound logic and good business judgment
• Ability to use arithmetic, mathematical, accounting and financial tools as they apply to Tuff Shed business
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions given orally, in writing and/or in diagram form
• Ability to prepare effective written correspondence and reports
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, including customers, business partners, suppliers, co-workers, managers, and the general public

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a construction or building department environment preferred
• Understanding of regulatory items related to real-estate preferred (i.e., easements, setbacks, water run-off, etc)
• experience in utilizing Customer Relations Management (CRM) software – including Oracle, JDE, Onyx, Salesforce.com, Goldmine or similar systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with building departments and officials within those departments as the liaison between Tuff Shed and building department
• Communicates all required changes to Salesperson and Customer to meet jurisdictional requirements
• Works with local jurisdictions to resolve issues related to issuance of appropriate permits. This may include attending in person meetings and/or public hearings
• Prepares all required documents for acquiring required permits, including producing plot plans and other required drawings
• Tracks permit progress through the planning and building department
• Schedules, coordinates, and communicates various on-site building inspections with local officials and Tuff Shed representatives
• Updates tracking tools to notify interested parties of progress with individual projects
• Performing all other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Tuff Shed management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs (based on position)
• Medical Benefits including Virtual Visits- The care you need-when, where and how you need it!
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – You’re more than an employee - Get rewarded for long and loyal service with ownership interest in the Company
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) plan
• On-Demand Access to Your Pay!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED