Company Summary
Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for seven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.
Job Summary
The zoning team oversees one or more projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Individually, or as part of a team, responsible for project planning and tracking, risk management, and issue resolution. Duties may include: assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project, communicating projects status and issues to team and management, acting to reduce risk and resolve issues. Coordinates with other projects and work groups
**Part time 20/hours per week**
Essential Functions
- Maintains logs, database, records and files for information management & tracking purposes
- Prepares check requests and billing instructions and other forms as needed
- Performs research as required for projects and follows up on routine project issues
- Researches fees, timeframes and procedures required for requesting information from municipalities
- Requests information and documents from the applicable municipality, following up on requests and clarifying conformation information when necessary
- Obtains current zoning and pulling applicable code sections from municipality zoning ordinances
- May assist project manager in the administration/coordination of a project or have responsibility over a smaller scale project or project area
- Manages proposal files and information, uses production and municipality databases
- May facilitate status meetings
- May assist in assembly of zoning reports
Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used
- MS Software skills
- Organizational and coordinating skills
- General analytical skills.
- Oral communication skills sufficient to gather information and relay project information to a wide audience.
- Written communication skills sufficient to create project plans and other project documentation.
Typical Education
- AA preferred or equivalent experience.
Typical Range of Experience
- Employees entering this job typically have 2 years of experience in an advanced administrative function.
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First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.