Senior Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Lead | Hybrid

Core States Group; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven culture

Compensation

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Generous PTO

Team wellness challenges

Free virtual gym app

Wholesale club reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core States Group in Kent, WA is seeking an experienced Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist III to lead a team of permitting professionals. You will oversee project execution, manage workload, and maintain client relationships while improving permitting processes and ensuring compliance across programs.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least 3 days per week. You will mentor Levels I and II staff, establish performance standards, and collaborate with the Permit Services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6-8+ years of relevant experience in permitting, compliance, or related fields.
• Experience in architecture, planning, real estate, engineering, construction, government, or related field.
• Retail petroleum / UST / air quality permitting experience is a strong plus.
• Demonstrates effective utilization and billable performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong project and time management skills; client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of permitting specialists and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assign, prioritize, and balance workload across team members.
• Establish performance expectations, deadlines, and quality standards; ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain and improve quality standards (low rework/agency resubmittals).
• Serve as escalation point for complex permitting issues and agency challenges.
• Maintain and grow key client relationships at a strategic level.
• Develop and improve permitting processes, workflows, and standards for efficiency.
• Provide support for regulatory compliance program tasks, reporting, and major client deliverables.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching in collaboration with Permit Services Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client-facing

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Core States Group in Kent, WA is seeking an experienced Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist III to lead a team of permitting professionals. You will oversee project execution, manage workload, and maintain client relationships while improving permitting processes and ensuring compliance across programs.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least 3 days per week. You will mentor Levels I and II staff, establish performance standards, and collaborate with the Permit Services