Tent Permitting Specialist

Description

PEAK Event Services is proud to be the premier event rental and tenting company in the Northeast! Joining the PEAK team means being part of a team that makes it happen. At PEAK, we find joy in bringing important moments to life. To our clients, it all feels like magic, but in reality, there’s a lot of work that goes into our work — strategy, creativity, and grit. Each new event brings its own brand of challenges, and we’re just the team to solve them. We’re motivated and inspired to deliver unique experiences in our own ingenious ways. This extra effort and determination helps us deliver stress less events for our clients, while providing us with transformative opportunities to learn, grow, and spread joy.

What You'll Do

The Tent Permitting Specialist primary duties include supporting the tent department by coordinating the planning and organization of tent permitting prior to event production. A key component for the position will be to work with tent Project Managers by ensuring work is done completely, thoroughly and on-time. In order to successfully operate, the position requires that a full workweek is maintained inside the office with occasional weekend work as needed. This position reports directly to the Compliance Supervisor and will work very closely with both project managers and operations.

The Day-to-Day

• Works closely with the tent project management team and designer to ensure that files are accurate and sketches are complete for permitting submittal.
• Work with state and local Building Inspectors to ensure compliance to Building Code
• Compile document files as required by Building /Fire Officials.
• Maintain awareness of code and municipal updates and notify key stakeholders accordingly.
• Maintain the “Permit By Town” files with all relevant information.
• Maintain all online systems for permit application.
• Maintain all compliance documentation required for permit submission such as flame certificates.
• Give continual feedback to the Project Managers and Operations teams relating to project installations as they relate to code requirements.
• Meet with officials as needed for inspections and walk throughs.
• Provide feedback and solutions for continuous improvement.
• Provide support to all other company team members, as needed.
• Ensures that all dig Safe tickets are entered in alignment with state guidelines
• Recommends and arranges for private utility marking when needed
• Performs other duties such as site inspections & Dig Safe pre-marking as needed.

Requirements

 What We're Looking For 

• 1-2 years’ experience in event planning, construction, permitting or related industry
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills including communication and superior documentation coordination.
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload imbalance
• Ability to work independently as well as with others

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Our incredible compensation combo of Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Support for your personal life + wellbeing
• We like to celebrate + we do it often!
• Encouragement for Volunteer Days + giving back to our communities
• We foster and embrace an inclusive and diverse work culture

Compensation and Our Full Suite of Benefits

• $24 - $27 / Hour commensurate on experience
• Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life + AD&D Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Telehealth + Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance
• 401K Retirement Plan + Employer Matching

More About Us

• We’re not just a rental events company – our PEAK Code drives the work we do, every day.
• We’re partners in problem solving. We collaborate in order to push through challenges and succeed together.
• We are employers of respect. Our relationships mean the world to us and we hold ourselves to the highest level of accountability.
• We are advocates for our communities. From sponsoring events and organizations to volunteering and donating our time, we support our communities and are committed to social responsibility.
• We are keepers of the craft. Our attention to detail, commitment to excellence and devotion to our clients allows us to go “Above and Beyond

PEAK is an EEO Employer. We seek diversity and culture-add candidates, not necessarily “culture-fits” or more of the same. We believe diversity makes us better, and we seek to create a workplace where all feel a sense of belonging. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodation in the application process.