Permit Specialist

Job Details Location: SGF - Springfield, MO 65804 Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $27.00 - $38.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day The Permit Specialist supports permitting and regulatory compliance activities for projects by coordinating permit applications, maintaining permitting schedules, and facilitating communication with regulatory agencies. Working under the supervision of the Permitting & Compliance Manager, this role serves as a key technical contributor responsible for ensuring permit documentation, approvals, conditions, and deadlines are accurately tracked and communicated. This position collaborates with internal teams, consultants, and agencies to support timely permit acquisition and project execution. Responsibilities Prepare, compile, and submit permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies. Coordinate procedural communications with regulatory agencies regarding permit requirements, application status, and approval timelines. Track permit comments, review cycles, conditions, approvals, and compliance requirements. Maintain permit schedules, logs, databases, and project documentation. Coordinate and gather necessary inputs from internal departments, project teams, and external consultants to support permit submittals. Monitor permit milestones and communicate status updates to project stakeholders. Ensure permitting records are complete, organized, and readily accessible. Support compliance with regulatory requirements and permit conditions. Identify potential permitting issues or schedule impacts and escalate concerns to senior staff or management. Assist with permit closeout activities and documentation management. Perform other duties as assigned in support of permitting and compliance objectives. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Pior experience in a professional services environment is required. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business software. Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience with permitting, environmental review, regulatory compliance, or agency coordination. familiarity with permit tracking systems and project management tools. Experience working with local, state, or federal regulatory agencies. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Eight paid holidays Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing Discretionary bonuses Paid Bonding Leave Vision Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance Supplemental life insurance available Short-term disability available FSA and HSA options Education assistance Company Overview Toth and Associates, Inc. (TOTH) is a full-service consulting engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land services, GIS/mapping, utility rate services, and joint-use/make-ready support. Since our founding in 2003, we have grown to serve public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, developers, educational institutions, and other clients across the country. At TOTH, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful work. Our team is built on professional expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to serving both our clients and one another well. We value people, encourage continued growth, and strive to provide a workplace where employees can build meaningful, rewarding careers. TOTH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Visit to learn more about our company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Toth And Associates