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Pay Range from $20 - $25/hr (DOE) + Company Benefits ***Residential Solar*** POSITION SUMMARY: The Permit Technician is responsible for submitting for and obtaining building permits from local jurisdictions. They will interface with in-house designers and city officials, working with them to prep and review all paperwork and drawings necessary to receive all required permits, and resolve objections related to Building, Zoning and Planning Departments as needed. This position may involve traveling across the region to submit permit paperwork and plans in person at the various jurisdictions. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Permit Coordinator and administrators on the permitting process
• Record and understand technical corrections as they pertain to our design and issuing a permit
• Work constructively and effectively with various jurisdictions
• Process a high volume of permit applications and issuances daily
• Fill out and submit applications as needed, in person, online, and in some cases, via mail/FedEx
• Spend up to 100% in the office assisting the Permit Coordinator and Regional Permit and Inspection Manager to meet permitting SLAs.
• Support the Installation teams by submitting and obtaining permits accurately and efficiently
• Follow up with AHJs and other departments regularly to issue the permit as quickly as possible
• Accurately calculate project valuations on permit applications
• Acquire customer signatures on documents required for AHJ Approval
• If a substantial volume of in person submissions/issuances are needed, spend large portions of the day driving to AHJs to perform project tasks.
• When performing permitting functions, you are responsible to organize your time (and route, if applicable) efficiently, minimizing the overall cost to the business. Failure to do so repeatedly can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
• Maintain a clean and acceptable driving record
• Consistently practice safe driving habits
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education & Certifications:

• High School Graduate or GED

Experience:

• Strong attention to detail while producing accurate and high-quality work
• Experience interfacing with municipality electrical and building departments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent office and computer skills with Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Handwriting must be clean and legible to others, particularly for the purpose of printed applications to local authorities
• Able to learn and manage new software related to permitting and project management

If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites. Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers. Due to the nature of this position, a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on each of the duties listed, which may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Freedom Forever is a fair chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This position requires a background check. However, unless an exemption applies, you will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check and a MVR check.