What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician position at Freedom Forever?
Description
Competitive Pay $21.00/hr Benefits
***Residential Solar***
We also offer an extensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care Insurance
- 401K
- Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- $25k Life Insurance covered 100% by Freedom Forever
- Paid Time-Off
Freedom Forever is currently hiring for a Permit Technician for our Orange County, CA Office!
Do you have experience in residential solar installs and looking for a home where you can grow? If you have a passion for Solar, Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Sustainability, come and apply with us!
Position Summary
The Permit Technician is responsible for submitting for and obtaining building permits from local jurisdictions. They will interface with in-house designers and city officials, working with them to prep and review all paperwork and drawings necessary to receive all required permits, and resolve objections related to Building, Zoning and Planning Departments as needed. This position may involve traveling across the region to submit permit paperwork and plans in person at the various jurisdictions.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the Permit Coordinator and administrators on the permitting process
- Record and understand technical corrections as they pertain to our design and issuing a permit
- Work constructively and effectively with various jurisdictions
- Process a high volume of permit applications and issuances daily
- Fill out and submit applications as needed, in person, online, and in some cases, via mail/FedEx
- Spend up to 100% in the office assisting the Permit Coordinator and Regional Permit and
- Support the Installation teams by submitting and obtaining permits accurately and efficiently
- Follow up with AHJs and other departments regularly to issue the permit as quickly as possible
- Accurately calculate project valuations on permit applications
- Acquire customer signatures on documents required for AHJ Approval
- If a substantial volume of in person submissions/issuances are needed, spend large portions of
- When performing permitting functions, you are responsible to organize your time (and route, if
- Maintain a clean and acceptable driving record
- Consistently practice safe driving habits
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or GED
- Strong attention to detail while producing accurate and high-quality work
- Experience interfacing with municipality electrical and building departments
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent office and computer skills with Word and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Handwriting must be clean and legible to others, particularly for the purpose of printed
- Able to learn and manage new software related to permitting and project management
Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
INDSJ1
Salary : $21 - $25
Permit Technician I
City of Anaheim -
Anaheim, CA
Permit Coordinator
TriStruX -
Chino, CA
Permit specialist
Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates -
Brea, CA