Permit Technician

TUFF SHED, Inc.•Chino Valley, AZ

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Permit Technician is responsible for working with Tuff Shed customers and local municipal entities to obtain building permits and/or meet zoning requirements to facilitate the approved construction of Tuff Shed structures. The Permit Technician will establish relationships with local building and zoning departments in order to keep apprised of any changes in local code and/or requirements related to the building and zoning standards within their territory. This is primarily office based with occasional off-site meetings or to pick up permits from building departments.

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; experience in utilizing Customer Relations Management (CRM) software - including Oracle, JDE, Onyx, Salesforce.com, Goldmine or similar systems is preferred.
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.
A valid driver's license and acceptable MVR

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

Develops and maintains positive relationships with building departments and officials, serving as the liaison between Tuff Shed and building and zoning departments.
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.