Permit Technician

Chicago Factory & Sales Center, 11039 Gage Road, Franklin Park, Illinois, United States of America Job Description Permit Technician to work with outside agencies, responsible for acquiring building permits and providing excellent and efficient services to our customers. Responsibilities Develop and maintain positive relationships with building departments and officials; serve as the liaison between Tuff Shed and the building department Communicate all required changes to Salesperson and Customer to meet jurisdictional requirements Work with local jurisdictions to resolve issues related to permit issuance; may include attending in-person meetings and/or public hearings Prepare all required documents for acquiring permits, including producing plot plans and other required drawings Track permit progress through the planning and building department Schedule, coordinate, and communicate various on-site building inspections with local officials and Tuff Shed representatives Update tracking tools to notify interested parties of progress on individual projects Perform all other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Tuff Shed management Skills & Experience Customer-service experience and the ability to work with customers and peers to understand requirements Experience creating and tracking multiple projects to completion Experience working in a construction or building department environment preferred Understanding of regulatory items related to real estate (easements, setbacks, water run-off, etc.) preferred Hands-on computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet applications; experience with CRM software (e.g., Oracle, JDE, Onyx, Salesforce.com, GoldMine or similar) preferred Ability to solve problems using sound logic and good business judgment Ability to use arithmetic, mathematical, accounting and financial tools as they apply to Tuff Shed business Ability to read, write and understand instructions given orally, in writing and/or in diagram form Ability to prepare effective written correspondence and reports Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including customers, business partners, suppliers, co-workers, managers, and the general public Education High school diploma or equivalent What's in it for you? Competitive compensation and bonus programs (based on position) Medical benefits including Virtual Visits Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Ownership interest in the Company Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) plan On-Demand Pay Encouraged to submit an application for consideration #J-18808-Ljbffr