Permitting Specialist

West-Shore-Home; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Referral program

Career growth

Job summary

West Shore Home is seeking a Permitting Specialist to coordinate permitting activities for assigned branches, working with local municipalities, customers, and internal teams to secure permits before installation.

This role emphasizes organization, communication, problem-solving, and keeping projects on track, with onsite work in St. Petersburg, FL. You’ll collaborate with Design Consultants, Master Plumbers, and branch leadership to meet permitting requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with local municipal permitting departments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and coordinate paperwork required for installation permits.
• Communicate with local municipalities and building departments to submit applications and obtain approvals.
• Gather customer information, signatures, and authorizations for permitting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and update project progress in the CRM.
• Explain scope of work to permitting officials and address questions as needed.
• Visit local municipalities to submit paperwork and obtain permits.
• Schedule inspections and obtain results.
• Partner with Design Consultants, Master Plumbers, and branch leadership to ensure permitting requirements are met.
• Proactively manage daily priorities to prevent delays and keep installations moving forward.
• Provide exceptional customer service while minimizing homeowner involvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent work

Customer interaction

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position: Permitting Specialist

Onsite |2680 Gateway Centre Pkwy Bldg A, Suite 1000, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM | Full-Time

Looking for an opportunity where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build relationships help keep projects moving forward?

West Shore Home is hiring a Permitting Specialist to join our Legal team. In this role, you’ll coordinate permitting activities for assigned branches, working directly with local municipalities, customers, and internal teams to ensure the necessary permits and approvals are secured before installation.

This is a detail-oriented, relationship-driven role focused on organization, communication, problem-solving, and keeping projects on track.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, process, and coordinate paperwork required for installation permits

• Communicate with local municipalities and building departments to submit applications and obtain necessary approvals

• Gather customer information, signatures, and authorizations needed to complete permitting requirements

• Maintain accurate documentation and update project progress in the company CRM

• Explain West Shore Home’s scope of work to permitting officials and address questions as needed

• Visit local municipalities to submit paperwork, record, and obtain permits

• Schedule required in-process and final inspections and obtain inspection results

• Partner with Design Consultants, Master Plumbers, and branch leadership to ensure permitting requirements are met

• Proactively manage daily priorities to prevent permitting delays and keep installations moving forward

• Provide exceptional customer service while minimizing the additional involvement required from homeowners

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous experience working with local municipal permitting departments

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

• Comfortable communicating with customers, municipal officials, and internal teams

• Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and ability to maintain insurance under company policy

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• PTO and paid holidays

• Employee discounts and referral program

• Career growth opportunities

About West Shore Home

At West Shore Home, we’re redefining the home remodeling experience. Since 2006, we’ve built our business around delivering exceptional customer experiences through our own trained employees, proprietary technology, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

With operations across more than 25 states, over 330,000 homeowners served, and more than 68,000 five-star reviews, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built and the people who make it possible.

When you join West Shore Home, you become part of a growing organization that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We’re committed to helping our employees reach their potential, make a meaningful impact, and grow their careers as we work toward becoming America’s Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand.

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