With over 90 years of experience, Osmose proudly serves the electric utility and telecommunications industries across the U.S., helping enable the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electricity and communications services to millions of customers nationwide. We are the industry leader in wood and steel structure condition assessment, life-extension and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to accurately inspect and mitigate aging infrastructure in a planned, programmatic manner that minimizes owner costs while maximizing benefits.

Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, the Osmose footprint extends throughout the country and globally. Our employees are inspired to perform each and every day by our core values of integrity, customer focus, safety, respect, excellence, flexibility, efficiency and ownership. Our staff and field personnel represent some of the most tenured, well trained, and innovative professionals in the industry.

Osmose is currently seeking a full-time Permit Specialist to support our field operations by preparing, submitting, monitoring, and facilitating applications for required state and local (county, municipal) permits. The role requires routine interaction and coordination with government agencies and Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Delivery, and Legal teams. Takes daily work direction from the Permit Specialist II.

Pay is $18.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Delivery in the preparation and timely submittal of permit applications to ensure compliance and maintain continuity of operations. All aspects of permitting must conform to applicable state and/or local regulations and customer contract specifications.
• Serve as liaison and maintain open communications between Osmose, customer, and government agencies on permitting matters. Build and maintain positive relations with agency and customer points-of-contact.
• Monitor application status, with respect to legal and operational deadlines, and provide internal customers with status updates; coordinate the resolution of any discrepancies, issues, or other obstacles to receiving permits.
• Submit related state One Call utility locating tickets, if requested.
• Track and provide accurate billing information (application and permit fees, hours, etc.) for customer invoicing.
• Maintain documentation related to permitting (applications, sketches, supporting information, invoices, payments, records of communication, final permits, etc..

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Customer service skills and experience working in an office-setting.
• Previous experience managing and prioritizing multiple work assignments with strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
• 401(k) with excellent company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floating holidays)

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet

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