Support Specialist - Permitting Department

Wachter•Lowell, MA

10d

About The Position

Wachter is accepting applications for Permit Specialist positions. This position provides project management and operational support to Project Management. We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Requirements

Proficient with the use of personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and follow-up skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to work in a strong cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in permit research/obtaining permits for low voltage, CCTV Security, fire, and electrical.
College Education preferred, although not required.
Experience in any of the following fields is a plus: CAT5, Telecommunications, Fiber, Construction, or Structure Cabling.
IT is a plus.
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro and SharePoint preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of administrative permit functions.
Assist team in data collection or field verification including code calls and other items as needed.
Coordinate and manage PO and invoices for permits and inspections.
Organize, update, and maintain necessary documentation.
Track permits through the permitting process, beginning with application acceptance, plan review, inspections, and permit closure.
Gather and submit all specified plans and applications that a local building department might require, in various regions of the U.S.
Interact with Project Managers, city staff, and other government agencies to coordinate the city or county permitting requirements and processes.
Gather additional information requested, resolve permitting issues, and advise Project Managers of permit decisions.
Manage and facilitate the issuance of building permits from various municipalities in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time within a given time frame.
Participate in and implement process improvement activities/tasks to improve the program team's efficiency.