Permit Coordinator

InterAgency Inc. is a minority-owned DC-based small business specializing in permit management services for some of the DC Metro region’s largest developers, builders, and property managers. We provide a full array of permitting support for all project scales and all project phases.

Description: InterAgency is seeking a Permit Coordinator to join our growing commercial permitting practice. The successful candidate will work on construction and transportation right-of-way permitting for a variety of small to midsize building construction and renovation projects. These permits will be filed in any of the jurisdictions in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing between Client Project Managers and third-party regulators to proactively address permitting needs and resolve permitting-related issues. Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and be able to communicate information clearly and in a timely manner between multiple project stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Education Level: associate degree
• Experience: 2-years in detail-oriented work environment
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in a construction-related field, with handling permits.

Responsibilities:

Project types will likely include but are not limited to: tenant fit-outs, building alterations, repairs, and additions, building demolition, exterior improvements in public right-of-way, elevator certificates, and occupancy certificates.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Gathering supporting documents from clients
• Performing QC on permit application documents from clients
• Filing for permits using the portal/database system for the applicable jurisdiction
• Tracking all permit applications, and reporting up to senior management
• Tracking permit review comments
• Attending regular meetings and documenting meeting notes
• Coordinating with local government regulators
• Facilitating clear communication between the project team and external parties
• Accurate and detailed daily timekeeping required.
• Timely communication with client during regular business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

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.
• Must be able to meet with permit regulators at their place of work when needed, providing own transportation.

Employment Conditions:

• Type: Full-time employment

• Hybrid work arrangement: Three (3) days in the office, in Bethesda, MD. Two (2) days of remote work per week.
• Hours: regular business hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 PM (EST).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual salary commensurate with experience.
  • Salary Range: $ 40,000 - $60,000 /year
• 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 qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

InterAgency Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.