What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Compliance Specialist position at Leaf Home?
Meet Leaf Home. We turn complex home improvement projects and endless to-dos into achievements. With more than 50% of homeowners worried about the cost and effort of home maintenance, we deliver remarkable, end-to-end experiences. And get the job done right, at every step. Bringing innovative products, the best people, and the highest standards to every project.
Trusted by more than 1 million homeowners across the US and Canada, we are America’s largest direct-to-consumer full-service provider of branded home services and products. Our products, including the patented LeafFilter gutter protection system, have earned numerous awards and recognition from Good Housekeeping, Qualified Remodeler, Angi, Consumer Reports, This Old House, and other consumer review platforms.
We are powered by extraordinary people. Our innovative products and reliable services are delivered with convenience, excellence, and quality through 250 regional sales and installation offices and comprehensive field support offices in New York and Hudson, Ohio. We’re proud to say we’ve been consistently named one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. 5000 and recognized as a top employer nationally. The benefits of working at Leaf Home are wide-ranging and include :
Industry-best compensation packages | Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance | 401k with company match | Paid time off including paid parental leave | Individualized career development programs | On-demand lunch program | Childcare assistance | Free gym membership | Employee assistance programs, including legal, financial planning, and counseling | Employee discount marketplace | Employee Resource Groups such as VetConnect, DEI Committee, Women’s Committee.
Position Summary : The Permit Compliance Specialist is a multifaceted role that involves reporting and analysis, permit compliance management, operational support, and CAD drafting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Utilize CAD software to prepare technical drawings and schematics based on field measurements or blueprints.
- Research local codes to ensure all technical drawings meet jurisdictional requirements.
- Collaborate with measure technicians and third-party engineers for compliance and revisions.
- Conduct jurisdictional permit cost analysis and monitor permit submission and approval timelines.
- Reconcile and analyze permit expenses and recommend system improvements.
- Perform testing on permit record systems to enhance efficiency.
- Review daily sales reports to prioritize open orders related to permits.
- Create and submit permit packet templates; manage correction histories and operational changes.
- Oversee third-party inspection networks and assess submission alternatives.
- Ensure compliance with asbestos regulations and maintain customer follow-up for permit status.
- Support the sales team with payment affidavits, lien waivers, and NOC execution.
- Act as a liaison with building departments for code compliance resolutions.
- Maintain project deadlines and production standards while identifying trends for process improvements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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