Utilities Permit Agent - Remote

Job Description

Job Type: Full-time

Exemption Type:
Exempt

Location:

US (Primary)

Travel:
Minimal

Compensation Range: $60,000-$80,000 per year

Location
:
Remote (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within the eastern or central time zones)

Schedule
:
Full-time, Exempt

What You’ll Do

• Identify all required permits for road crossings, foreign utility crossings, rail crossings, water crossings, and special/conditional use scenarios.
• Conduct in-depth research using online databases, courthouse records, and recorded documents to determine permitting requirements.
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to perform property research and maintain accurate mapping and data records.
• Apply knowledge of real property concepts and instruments to ensure compliance with permit-related regulations and documentation standards.

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills.
• Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting.
• Can adapt to new systems and software environments.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Utility Permitting or a related field.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Bonus Points if you have utility and transmission line and/or Railroad Crossing permitting experience and/or Right-of-Way and land use coordination!

Relocation and per diem are not provided.

Physical Requirements
:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.

EEO is the Law

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. These protections extend to all management policies, practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs.

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