Permit Coordinator

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary:

Provides administrative support with permitting requirements for electric power construction projects.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Apply for permits with necessary State, County, City, and Local agencies.
• Coordinate with project management staff to ensure all permits are issued in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Draft TCP requests
• Coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other relevant parties throughout the permitting process
• Communicating with clients about the status of permitting applications and responding to questions about the permitting process.
• Ensuring that all permits are issued in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Coordinating with other departments within an organization to ensure that all permits are issued in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized permitting process, including reviewing completeness, following permit conditions, and communicating upon receiving issued permits.
• Communicate with crew leaders on a continuous basis for submission of proper project paperwork.
• Back up for other administrative duties assigned by manager.
• Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.

Description of physical working environment:

• Normal office environment. Routinely works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Clear working knowledge to know when a permit is required for construction projects.
• Work requires proficiency in the use of word processing software, spreadsheets, and email.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• 1 + years prior permitting experience in the state of Colorado.
• Demonstrated experience in working within administrative policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.