What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Coordinator 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 | Childcare assistance | 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 Coordinator is responsible for comprehensive permit management for Leaf Home. Responsibilities include initial application completion, submission, tracking, and permit closing / conclusion with full documentation history for compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Research local municipalities for permit requirements based on scheduled work type.
Systematic documentation of municipality permit requirements and methods for future reference.
Coordinate permit compliance based on submission method permitted or required.
Permit execution, submission, payment, monitoring, and conclusion as required.
Documentation of all permit documents, statues, and follow-up in Leaf Home’s compliance management system.
Identify requirements and all applicable attributes pertinent to current and future compliance.
Foster relationships with local code officials for clear and efficient communication.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Experience and Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Exceptional research, reading, and assessment skills to identify similar terminology and / or requirements.
Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without “dropping the ball.”
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment and have a “roll up your sleeves” and “win every day” mentality.
Hold oneself accountable and responsible while being self-driven in accomplishing goals.
Detail-oriented and can focus on the task at hand by finding the most efficient and effective pathway to completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels to communicate with internal and external stakeholders articulately.
Ability to logically connect ideas, scrutinize and evaluate arguments, find inconsistencies and errors in work, solve complex problems, and engage in reflection.
Ability to provide timely and empathetic service through all communication channels keeping peer and customer needs first.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and / or Access).
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications :
General knowledge of contractor licenses, home improvement, and dwelling components.
Familiarity with local governing entities such as counties, cities, villages, and townships.
Travel Requirements :
No travel required.
Overtime / Additional Hours Requirements :
May be requested to work overtime on evenings and weekends dependent on business need.
Physical Requirements :
Normal office environment.
Performs indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leaf Home will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical / mental disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law).
