Permitting & Compliance Administrative Specialist

Core States; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Team wellness challenges

Costco membership reimbursement

Half-day Fridays in summer

Job summary

Core States Group in Kent, WA is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Permitting & Compliance) to support our nationwide permitting team. You will prepare documents, manage files, and assist project coordinators in fast-paced environments.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree, with strong detail orientation, interpersonal skills, and time management. Office-based role with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong attention to detail, concentration, and flexibility to switch tasks quickly.
• Interpersonal excellence.
• Perform duties accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurate keyboarding in preparing meeting minutes, spreadsheets, letters, memos and other documents, correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, and word usage
• Support the Team with administrative duties; reports, presentations, letters, deliver application packages to agencies and file management
• Deal with people tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone; excellent telephone communication skills a must; effectively work with other employees and/or other departments
• Assist in research of City, County, State, permitting codes, application requirements, forms, and fees
• Make requests to the appropriate entities for site-specific information, including construction as-built records, utility plans, and archived reports
• Initiate, devise, and implement improved work methods and procedures to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner
• Demonstrate skill in the application of policies and procedures and to maintain client confidentiality
• Perform required duties accurately and in an efficient manner
• Excellent time management skills

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Core States Group in Kent, WA is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Permitting & Compliance) to support our nationwide permitting team. You will prepare documents, manage files, and assist project coordinators in fast-paced environments.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree, with strong detail orientation, interpersonal skills, and time management. Office-based role with flexible work arrangements.