Permitting Coordinator

~ Powersmith Home Energy Solutions is dedicated to making every home a more comfortable, energy efficient and healthy environment. ~

We focus on the home as a system and provide customized improvements that raise homes' energy performance level to today's standards. Using building science technology, Powersmith Home Energy Solutions' specially trained and certified technicians perform a thorough home performance audit, analyze the resulting data, and then we implement the residential construction solutions that meet our clients' needs. 

• Would you like to put your customer service and organizational/administrative skills to use in a new industry with an unprecedented market opportunity? 
• Are you interested in making a difference for people and the planet on a daily basis? 
• Are you interested in energy efficiency? 

If so, join the next energy revolution. 

We are looking for hardworking and honest people interested in making a positive impact on people's homes and the environment. Candidates must possess an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced, demanding work setting and be willing to dedicate him/herself to the Powersmith company culture. 

Position Overview 

This is a full time position. The successful candidate will establish relationships with local governing jurisdictions and be responsible for keeping our permitting process moving quickly and efficiently.

This is a primarily administrative position that will report to the Project Manager and Vice President of Production. This position requires running permits to jurisdictions all across Nassau and Suffolk County so a valid NYS Driver's license and reliable vehicle are a must. The start time is 7am, Monday through Friday. 

Responsibilities 

Job Requirements and Duties: 

• Create and maintain strong relationships with local permit departments and clients
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Input data daily with high levels of accuracy 
• Coordinate inspections based on multiple people's calendars
• Run permits to jurisdictions on a weekly basis
• Set up inspection appointments with existing clients over the phone
• Exemplify excellent customer service skills 
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a car and valid driver's license 

Qualifications 

Cultural Fit: 

• Strong ambition for building a premium service for homeowners 
• Internally motivated to do first-class quality work 
• Comfortable putting team goals ahead of individual goals 
• Communicates effectively with a team to create a better work experience

Compensation: Expected starting compensation between $30,000 - $35,000 annually.  

To Apply 

Please use the email address below to send a cover letter answering the three questions below. Send it along with a copy of your resume. In the subject line of the E-mail please enter "Powersmith Permitting Coordinator." 

Please answer the following three questions in the body of your email: 

• Why do you want to join Powersmith? 
• Which of your qualities make you the best person for this job? 
• What interests you about making homes energy efficient? 

Note: Resumes without cover letters answering the questions above will not be considered or responded to.

Best of luck,

The Recruiting Crew at Powersmith