Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $75,000-$90,000 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Our Company: InterAgency Inc. is a minority-owned DC-based small business specializing in permit management, environmental consulting, and other regulatory consulting services. Since 2011, InterAgency has led permitting efforts for some of the largest infrastructure projects in the DC Metro region.
Description: InterAgency is seeking a full-time Permitting Specialist to support large civil infrastructure program(s) in Washington DC, on permitting and regulatory compliance. Permitting Specialist will serve as the permitting liaison for all DC Government agencies (DDOT, DOB, DOEE), will pursue permits on behalf of the Client, and advise the Client and contractors on best practices for successful permitting and inspections efforts. The Permitting Specialist must be proactive in communicating with prime teaming partners, Client stakeholders, InterAgencys executive leadership, and other employees. This role is for someone who is detail-focused, organized, timely, self-motivated, and personable.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Associates degree and 3 years' experience in a similar position (references required).
Experience pursuing permits for medium-to-large private development and/or civil infrastructure projects in Washington DC.
Proficient knowledge of DC Government permitting platforms (TOPS, SGS, ACA, ProjectDox).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years' experience in similar position (references required).
Ability to read civil engineering drawings is a plus.
Specific Job Duties:
Submitting permit applications via online portals for Client projects to regulatory agencies (DDOT, DOB, DOEE, etc.).
Reviewing permit submission documents for compliance with all Federal and local regulatory requirements.
Tracking status of ongoing permits and providing Client and InterAgency project managers with regular updates regarding permit comments, responses, and issues.
Ensuring that permit applications remain current and active, and facilitating Clients payment of invoices in a timely manner.
Advising Client and contractors on best practices for pursuing permit applications and negotiating approvals from regulatory agencies.
Attending, facilitating, and sometimes leading standing meetings with Client stakeholders, Clients CM and GC, and regulatory agencies to evaluate project statuses and ad-hoc meetings to resolve outstanding issues.
Attend and provide feedback during over-the-shoulder review meetings of draft permit applications.
Responding to submittals and RFIs via project management platform in a timely manner.
Identifying potential risks that would cause impacts to the Clients project schedule and working with Client Project Managers to develop solutions to eliminate or mitigate risk.
Responding to daily emails and calls from Client and contractors.
Interface with utility companies to deconflict competing projects.
Developing materials as needed for Client progress calls and/or meetings.
Maintaining a Permit and Easement Log to track compliance on all applicable permits and easements.
Accurately documenting all work performed on a daily basis in Clients and InterAgencys time tracking platforms.
Supporting accounting team in developing monthly invoices.
Other duties assigned by supervisor in support of permit management operations.
Employment Conditions:
Type: Full-time, exempt employment
Location Requirements - Will work on-site at client location in SW DC (4 days) and 1 day from home. Applicants should be prepared to work 5 days on-site at clients notification.
Hours: regular business hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 PM (EST).
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.
Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Compensation and Benefits:
Annual salary: $75,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) Safe Harbor employer match project
Paid holiday leave: 11 Federal holidays
Paid Time Off: 20 days / year
Professional Development Reimbursement
Flexible spending account program
Dependent care account program
Eligible for annual performance bonus and raise.
Company provided equipment and software, as needed.
InterAgency employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualifiedindividuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability,genetic information, veterans status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation,or any other status protected by applicable law.
InterAgency is an equal opportunity employer.