Permit Technician

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is hiring a Permit Technician in Dunwoody, GA. This is an on-site position, and we need someone local to the north Atlanta metropolitan area.

The Permit Technician will interact on a daily basis with the NOVA's code inspectors, plans examiners, building officials, and local municipal clients. Customer service, organization, detail-oriented, and multi-tasking is a must. This is a full-time position with benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ matching) and many more perks.

Required Skills/Essential Functions:

• Working knowledge of construction permitting and building code inspection process
• Maintain effective customer service relationship with clients and customers to service all their building department needs
• Establish and maintain systems to ensure that all files, letters, reference manuals, field inspection reports, permit files, blueprints drawings, and other data or material is maintained in an organized fashion.
• Proficient in Office, Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Work with plans examiners and inspectors throughout the company to develop and ensure consistent processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Prior experience working as a Permit Technician for a municipality or Administrative Assistant with an engineering, construction, or architectural firm
• High School diploma or equivalent education; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid State Driver’s license
• Organized and efficient with basic computer skills (Office, Word, Excel, and Adobe)

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICC Permit Technician certification (not required)

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.

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