Permit Coordinator

Overview

The Permit Coordinator is responsible for preparing building permit submittal packages, as well as coordinating the efficient submittal, approval, and retrieval from local jurisdictions. The position acts as a liaison between Sunrun and jurisdictional employees, working together to resolve any redline corrections and prepare for upcoming requirement changes. The Permit Coordinator communicates the status of each permit, and works closely with internal Sunrun teams to meet branch and company goals.

• Review, prepare, submit, and receive permit packages in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate payment and reimbursement of permit fees according to company guidelines.
• Work with internal teams and jurisdictional employees to understand and resolve any jurisdictional comments.
• Work with jurisdictions and Sunrun Design Engineering teams to fully understand, communicate, and resolve AHJ corrections.
• Be an advocate for Sunrun and work with local jurisdictions to streamline permit processes.
• Understand local AHJ requirements as it relates to the permit process and update the AHJ database permitting requirements as needed.
• Schedule appointments to meet customers and obtain customer signatures, final paperwork sign off and payment collection.
• Willingness and ability to participate in the Power+ programs, which means you may be cross trained to perform comparable work in other departments or asked to perform work in other departments you’re already skilled to support.
• Organize all completed paperwork, and process payments in a compliant, secure manner, if assigned.
• Prepare project documentation for construction teams.
• Utilize software systems to record progress of various tasks.
• Additional duties assigned as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous field construction experience.
• Experience with construction permitting is preferred.
• Exposure to PV design and installation processes is preferred (Understanding of PV design and installation process required for Senior Permit Technician).
• Must maintain a clear driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Regional specific expeditors/permitting licenses preferred, but not required.
• Must be a motivated team player, looking to succeed.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Professional appearance and interaction.
• Proficient with Google Suite, MS Excel, MS Word, Workflow Management Platform.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; driving for prolonged periods; ability to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; adequate visual and hearing acuity to follow instructions and determine accuracy of the work assigned;

operate office equipment including computers; travel commercially as directed or required; work safely on construction jobsites and warehouses.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacations/Holidays
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Power
  
  U - 100% Funded Education Programs
• Employee Donation Matching
• Volunteer Hour Rewards

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth.