GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate Energy From Every Roof TM. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering affordable, integrated, and aesthetic rooftop solar options to residential customers. For more information about GAF Energy, visit www.gaf.energy.

What part will you play?

● GAF Energy is seeking a Permit Associate to own and drive the permit process.

● This exciting role will report to the Services Manager and will work within a cross-functional team to coordinate with team members and contractors to identify and ensure the timely completion of all permit needs.

● The Permit Associate will be responsible for liaising with various state and local municipalities to ensure that the business is compliant with the local building department requirements to allow for a smooth and timely installation of our solar products.

What will you be doing?

● Performing all duties associated with achieving necessary permitting for the installation of our Timberline Solar shingle system.

● Communicating with local jurisdictions to verify and track all permitting requirements, including design specifications, permit lead times, points of contact, and any special requirements prior to the launch of a new project.

● Ensuring the proper submission of permit packets to local municipalities in a timely manner and acquiring permits as soon as available.

● Communicating with managers and the project coordination team to ensure they are aware of process changes or issues that arise.

● Working with the design team to ensure that the business is compliant with permit drawing requirements within the jurisdiction.

● Tracking all projects in the permit process and proactively checking in with involved departments on old cases to ensure all jobs move through the process as quickly as possible.

● Proactively tracking and documenting any changes to projects in the permit phase and report to the team as needed.

● Acting as the point of contact for answering any outstanding questions regarding our Timberline Solar product, which includes representing the company for any in-person meetings with local government officials.

● Providing customer-facing communications, including status updates.

● Actively building out and updating an internal database to capture all regulations and specifications for solar installation in all municipalities in your region.

● Managing and resolving construction inspection and permit closeout specifications.

What do we require from you?

● 1-2 years of permit coordination experience working with multiple municipalities, highly preferred.

● Prior experience working in the Solar/ Renewable Energy industry is a plus.

● Ability to prioritize permit submittals based on agency review/ lead times, and customer schedules.

● Proven experience working with cross-functional teams, especially high-performing sales organizations.

● Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.

●Strong time management, coordination, and planning skills with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

● High energy with a high sense of urgency and strong problem-solving skills.

● Comfortable working as a team player in a start-up environment where no job is too small

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• permitting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person