Position Description
The Permit Coordinator will efficiently gather and submit all specified plans and applications required by the local building department to permit the design and installation of Tesla energy products. As an integral member of Tesla’s Field Operations Energy team, the Permit Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring consistent job flow and contributing to a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities

Submit permit packets to local municipals driving permits to a zero-queue each day

Pick-up permits submitted immediately following the specified turn-around time

Maintain checkbook and credit card transactions for each job/account

Communicate clearly and quickly with managers and other departments about changes to process or obstacles to work flow

Follow-up on old cases with appropriate departments to move jobs through the permitting process as quickly as possible

Document any changes in job cases or status a minimum of two times per week

Represent the company in a professional and friendly manner

Attend weekly team meetings; share ideas and participate in feedback

Conduct in-person meetings with local government officials to answer any outstanding questions regarding energy products

Work with Inspection team to smoothly and efficiently pass inspections

Assess job readiness for final inspection and schedule inspections with local building inspector

Prepare the job site for inspection including but not limited to; ladder set-up, opening electrical equipment, executing outstanding Punch-list items.

Update our internal database daily to capture nuances from jurisdiction to jurisdiction

Requirements

1-2 years’ relative office or clerical experience required

1-2 years relative work experience in general construction

Familiar with OSHA safety rules preferred

Experience working with permits is a plus

Able to organize time and tasks in a fast paced environment with competing priorities

Takes initiative with solving problems

Ability to follow process within strict deadlines

Must be self-motivated and thrive in a team environment

Excellent customer service skills required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Basic computer skills required

Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license