Permit Coordinator

Executing the permit process to include applying, paying, and picking up permits required for each project. Permits can vary from municipality to municipality, so the Permit Coordinator must organize each municipality requirement to ensure each project is compliant. This position monitors the review process to ensure that all reviews are completed within designated timeframes and provides follow-up communication with permit applicants to guide them through the permit process. This is a highly technical position that requires knowledge and understanding of the residential and commercial permitting process and contractor licensing regulations. Examples of Duties Advises customers of laws and ordinances regulating the issuance of permits and contractor licensing. Reviews applications for completeness to ensure that it meets all applicable laws and ordinances for submittal. Serves as the liaison between permit applicants and reviewing agencies and monitors permit applications going through the permit process. Communicates with applicants and other departments and agencies regarding review deadlines, questions, permit holds and releases. Advises applicants when permits are ready for issuance. Processes walk-through permits and verifies product approval numbers as needed. Operate computer to enter permit applications and transactions of all supporting documents into the computer system and ensure accurateness of information prior to permit issuance. Prepare, scan, and distribute applications, building plans and other supplemental permit documentation received for review. Determine department assignment and timeframe for application reviews based on project type.; assign projects, distribute documents, notify all applicable reviewers, and monitor the review process using reports and other tools available. Monitor applicant response and resubmittals and provide follow up communication with applicant if response to review comments has not been made within a reasonable or specified time. Recommend and implement procedures to maintain and improve the efficiency of the receipt and distribution of permit applications, building plans, and revisions. Receive phone calls regarding permitting, scheduling inspections, etc. Receives and reviews state registrations for compliance with minimum licensing requirements and enters information into the computer to create licensing registration record. Prepares and reviews letters and other correspondence regarding permitting and permit reminder/notification letters. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour