Permitting Specialist

Permitting Specialist

Location: 206 Business Park Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203 (ONSITE) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM (Full-Time)

Who We Are:

West Shore Home is a technology-driven and industry-leading home improvement company specializing in high-quality and convenient remodels of Bathrooms, Windows, Doors, and Flooring. West Shore Home operates in over 40 locations nationwide and is home to over 3,000 employees!

Purpose of Position:

As a Permitting Specialist at West Shore Home, you will effectively communicate to all parties by gathering information, processing requests, obtaining needed signatures, and coordinating necessary paperwork with all permitting entities to ensure installations are completed without permitting issues. You will work closely with other Permitting and Operations professionals.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Assemble, process and coordinate necessary paperwork for permits to ensure all jobs are compliant with local building codes.
• Understand and effectively communicate our scope of work to permitting entities.
• Maintain a high level of customer service to help alleviate family involvement when additional signatures/authorizations are required.
• Occasionally drive to various municipalities to record and obtain permits.
• Schedule final inspections and obtain results.
• Maintain open communication with sales consultants and management to ensure accuracy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The company does not and will not sponsor employment visas.
• A high level of organization and attention to detail with clear written and spoken communication skills.
• Previous experience working with local municipality's permitting department, required.
• Familiarity with the home improvement industry, preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent, required.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Critical Illness, Short and Long-Term Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plans with company match
• HSA plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid training and unlimited professional growth potential

Culture and Community:

We believe that when employees feel valued and supported, they perform at their best. Our dedication to fostering a strong, value-driven culture has consistently earned us the Top Workplaces USA award as one of the nation's top employers, including recognition in Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits. West Shore Home strives to Bring Happiness to Every Home and that goes beyond our customers and employees. We support positive change in our communities by volunteering, giving back, and supporting nonprofits that make a difference.