LGCY Power is seeking highly motivated industry specialists to join our growing team of elite solar professionals. We are seeking individuals that are ready to help us deliver on our mission: to provide an extraordinary customer experience while becoming the best version of ourselves and helping others to do the same.
LGCY is one of the fastest growing residential solar providers in the nation since 2014 and has been recognized as “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor.
The Permit Specialist is responsible for assembling all documents required for permitting, submitting, and obtaining all building permits for the designing of solar panels system. A successful Permit Specialist will interface with in-house designers and city officials, working with them to prepare and review all paperwork and drawings necessary to receive building permits and resolve objections related to Building, Zoning and Planning Departments as needed. The Permit Specialist works closely with the Branch Coordinator and external stakeholders to ensure jobs are progressing through their designated sector of the project lifecycle in a timely and efficient manner.
Responsibilities:
- Review permit list and see what permits are ready to be issued and submitted
- Call cities and counties for application process, costs, status update, & to confirm jurisdiction
- Fill out permit applications/ print them out if needed
- Identify common issues and develop suitable solutions and processes
- Address incoming inquiries in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
- Update notes in an internal database and spreadsheets for all related tasks and manages project status changes
- Follow up on inquiries about project status in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
- Email and phone communication with colleagues and utilities to ensure projects move smoothly
- Conduct web research and phone inquiries to analyze and document utility processes for various utilities and jurisdictions
- Proactively contact utilities on that status of projects and get clarification on utility requirements
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work Monday through Friday
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record according to company policy
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Exemplary communication skills
- Alternate sitting or standing at will in regular office environment is required
Preferred Skills:
- Previous experience in the solar industry is a plus
- Spanish speaking is preferred, but not required
- Experience with Netsuite is preferred
What We Offer:
- The pay scale for this non-exempt position is slated to be $17.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, licensing, and education (Pay scale is defined by the Labor Commissioner as the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position)
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) option with employer match
- 8 paid holidays
- Attractive benefits package including health and dental coverage
- Opportunity for career development and advancement with a rapidly growing company
- High-energy, fun, and friendly culture
LGCY Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
LGCY Power uses the E-Verify employment verification program.
Jod ID: 3140091
Department: Permitting
Office: California
City: Ontario
State: CA
