What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Coordinator, Residential Energy Operations position at Tesla?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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.
What You'll Do
- 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. Update our internal database daily to capture nuances from jurisdiction to jurisdiction
- 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
What You'll Bring
- 1-2 years’ relative office or clerical experience required. 1-2 years relative work experience in general construction
- Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
- 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
- Valid driver's license required
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
- Permit Coordinator I - $18.00 - $27.00/hour
- Permit Coordinator II - $21.24 - $31.86/hour
- Permit Coordinator III - $24.48 - $36.72/hour
- Permit Coordinator IV - $28.80 - $43.20/hour
- Permit Coordinator V - $33.12 - $49.68/hour
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Salary : $18 - $27
