Permit Admin

Synergy Companies is a full service Energy management contractor specializing in residential and small commercial energy upgrade products and services.

Synergy Companies is looking for a new Permit specialist to join our Fresno team. Being a part of the Synergy team allows you to help people in need in your community. You'll have the daily opportunity to help change someone's life by making their homes more comfortable, safer, and more energy efficient.

What you should know about us:

Synergy Companies make a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of people every year by partnering with utility companies throughout the State of California. Each year, millions of dollars are set aside. These dollars are utilized by the utility companies to offer energy-saving series and products to customers throughout California. Synergy Companies is privileged to be a trusted partner with the utilities that get to deliver these No-cost products and services directly to the customer.

The purpose of a permit specialist is to evaluate and process applications for permits and licenses in order to facilitate compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves researching and verifying the accuracy of required documents, researching applicable laws and regulations and direction regarding permit requirements. The permit specialist also coordinates with other departments to ensure all necessary paperwork and information is gathered and processed in a timely manner.

Requirements:

- Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local permits

- Strong understanding of environmental regulations

- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously

- Ability to read and interpret maps, blue prints, and schematics

- Proficiency in microsoft office suite and other related software programs

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Attention to detail and accuracy

- Problem - solving and critical thinking skills

- Flexibility and adaptability to change priorities and deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ability to interact with the public, staff, customers, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism

- Other duties may be assigned

- Responsible for answering heavy call volume for the programs

- Calculates, communicates, collects, processes, and documents all related department fees including

Education and/or Experience:

- 1 year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in business administration public administration

- Must be computer literate, effectively utilizing standard and specialized office software and systems in the performance of duties

A permit specialist's job is to process applications for building permits or construction projects.

Be able to give applicants the correct information in case they have questions.

Benefits:

- 401k after 1 year of employment

- Kaiser insurance at no cost for the employee

- Out of pocket for their dependents (Discounted)

- Vacation 40 years per year eligible after 1 year of employment

- Dental insurance

- 5 days paid sick time