Construction Permit Coordinator

Copper River Technologies is seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Permit Coordinator to join our team supporting the Pentagon Building Management Office's (PBMO) Special Events Office (SEO). The SEO is responsible for permitting use of space for ceremonies and events, construction and laydown, cable pulls, parades, and any other use of public space on the Pentagon Reservation. Events supported range from a junior enlisted promotion ceremony to White House attended, media covered, and widely attended ceremonies such as Rolling Thunder to presidential inauguration activities and Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosted events.

The SEC ensures events and activities are scheduled and coordinated through all appropriate agencies to ensure no overlap or conflicts of events with scheduled maintenance or construction activities. Execution requires hands‐on support with the primary focus for this position is on processing construction permits within a prescribed timeline in accordance with current policies and procedures.

Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to):

• Support the Special Events government staff by processing permits. Permits are requests from tenants to hold special events and/or perform construction activities on the Pentagon Reservation in accordance policy. Duties include and are not limited to the following scope:
• Comply with internal procedures for processing permits.
• Check for new permits/applications throughout the day.
• Review each application for completeness and compliance for the permit type.
• Update the Outlook calendar, Microsoft Access and other software/databases used to track the permit process.
• Route the permit/application for approval through the Special Events Office's routing software and or via email or in person with reviewers as necessary.
• Throughout the permit routing chain, the document may be returned to the Special Events Office for re‐routing due to modification or update of the original submittal.
• Coordinate and verify set‐ups / breakdowns of events and permitted storage areas with various Pentagon agency offices and personnel.
• Additional duties include cross training with the Pentagon Customer Assistance Center (PCAC) Customer Service Specialists (CSS) to support customer information requests.
• Supporting the PCAC desk when staffing requirements are needed.
  

Requirements:

• Education: Must have a Bachelor's degree in a field similar to public affairs, communication, business administration, hospitality or other customer service focused area.
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Certification: Must have one of the following certifications:
• Certified Special Event Professional;
• Certified Meeting Professional;
• Certified Meeting Planner Program, or
• undergoing concierge training
• Required Knowledge/Experience:
• Must have familiarity with and understanding of basic construction terminology and ability to read and comprehend drawings and blueprints.
• Must have at least one year experience in providing similar customer service and experience in construction/ project management for organization(s) of a similar importance and stature as the Department of Defense.
• Ability to navigate the Pentagon Reservation within 60 days.
• Familiar with the rank and precedence of the military services, DoD senior executive service and other government agencies.
• Must possess intermediate to advanced experience in the Microsoft Office Suite, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Must be able to independently create, enter, save, retrieve, edit, copy, paste, file and present text, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  

Other Responsibilities:

Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of the department/contract.

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River's Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
  
  

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.