Permit Specialist

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking an early-career Permit Specialist to join our in-office team, Monday through Friday.

The role supports field operations by preparing and submitting permit applications, monitoring status, and coordinating with government agencies, operations, engineering, project management, delivery, and legal. You will maintain permitting documentation, assist with billing for fees, and ensure compliance with state/local regulations while building professional

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Customer service experience in an office setting.
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and timely submittal of permit applications.
• Serve as liaison between Osmose, customer, and government agencies.
• Monitor application status and deadlines; resolve discrepancies.
• Submit state One Call utility locating tickets, if requested.
• Track and provide accurate billing information for invoicing.
• Maintain documentation related to permitting and records.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Osmose Utilities is seeking to hire a early career in office M-F Permit Specialist to supports our field operations by preparing, submitting, monitoring, and facilitating applications for required state and local (county, municipal) permits. The role requires routine interaction and coordination with government agencies and Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Delivery, and Legal teams. Takes daily work direction from the Permit Specialist II.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Delivery in the preparation and timely submittal of permit applications to ensure compliance and maintain continuity of operations. All aspects of permitting must conform to applicable state and/or local regulations and customer contract specifications.
• Serve as liaison and maintain open communications between Osmose, customer, and government agencies on permitting matters. Build and maintain positive relations with agency and customer points-of-contact.
• Monitor application status, with respect to legal and operational deadlines, and provide internal customers with status updates; coordinate the resolution of any discrepancies, issues, or other obstacles to receiving permits.
• Submit related state One Call utility locating tickets, if requested.
• Track and provide accurate billing information (application and permit fees, hours, etc.) for customer invoicing.
• Maintain documentation related to permitting (applications, sketches, supporting information, invoices, payments, records of communication, final permits, etc.

Requirements

• Must be currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Customer service skills and experience working in an office-setting.
• Previous experience managing and prioritizing multiple work assignments with strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level may increase in certain areas of the Company locations.

About Osmose

Osmose is the market-leading provider of critical resiliency, assessment, and restoration services for electric transmission, distribution, and telecommunications companies. Our field technicians, professional engineers, scientists, and corrosion experts utilize their expertise to identify and solve issues to make utility infrastructure safer, longer lasting, and more resilient.

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
• 401(k) with excellent company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floating holidays)

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet