Permit Coordinator: Growth, Equity & Impact

Mount Valley Foundation Services; Monticello (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

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Job summary

Groundworks is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage residential and commercial permitting throughout the project lifecycle in Tallahassee, FL. The role supports permit acquisition, inspections, revisions, and closeout with cross-team collaboration.

The position requires strong organizational skills, experience with permitting processes, and proficiency in MS Office. Onsite work at the Tallahassee branch is expected, with an hourly rate of $21.50.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, inspections, construction administration, or related functions preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track, and maintain permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate permit approvals, revisions, inspections, and permit closeout activities.
• Work with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, utility providers, homeowners, and internal teams to obtain required approvals and information.
• Resolve permit blockers, kickbacks, failed inspections, and escalations to keep projects progressing.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections as required throughout the permitting process.
• Maintain accurate permit records, tracking logs, compliance documentation, and status updates.
• Communicate permit status, requirements, and updates to branches, customers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all jurisdictional, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify aging or at-risk permits and proactively drive resolution.
• Coordinate permit revisions, engineering updates, certifications, and other documentation required to support project completion.
• Support the closure of building and trade permits, including coordination with third-party inspectors, engineers, and municipalities as needed.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase permitting efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Permitting knowledge

MS Office

Education

No degree specified

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Groundworks is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage residential and commercial permitting throughout the project lifecycle in Tallahassee, FL. The role supports permit acquisition, inspections, revisions, and closeout with cross-team collaboration.

The position requires strong organizational skills, experience with permitting processes, and proficiency in MS Office. Onsite work at the Tallahassee branch is expected, with an hourly rate of $21.50.