Permitting & Regulatory Comp Specialist I

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s What You Can Expect

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
• FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.
  
  

Summary Of The Role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist I to join our growing team in Kent, WA. We are also open to folks working out of our Long Beach, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, follow up on the progress of action items as assigned and manage time and billing responsibly.
• Maintain thorough and accurate record of all deadlines, incoming/outgoing correspondence, research, and submittal coordination per project.
• Stay up to date on team protocols that streamline the permitting process; train onboarding coworkers and ask for training as needed.
• Work with retail fuel managers and coordinate inspection schedules and responses to violations and or emergency repairs and confirm compliance with the regulations.
• Compile and submit permit/compliance applications, documents, licenses, reports, etc., as assigned by the Manager or designee. Submittal materials may include, but are not limited to preparing a cover letter, filling out application forms, coordinating client signatures, obtaining checks for filing fees, and compiling construction plans, special reports, and specifications.
• Coordinate with the project team to respond to agency comments. Establish due dates for the receipt of documentation. Complete the submittal on the scheduled date.
• Prepare Construction Permit Report for each project per the standard format. Update company database to track tasks that are required during and after construction.
  
  

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to help lead and grow a team, while contributing to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

• Combination of at least 2 years of relevant experience in a construction permitting and regulatory compliance field, supplemented by business/office courses, Class A/B Operator Certification, associates/bachelor’s degree
• Strong attention to detail
• Interpersonal excellence, and a sense of curiosity, entrepreneurship, proactivity, and a commitment to quality
  
  

Work Location

This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in the office) based out of the following Core States Group offices: Long Beach, CA; or Kent, WA.

Company Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, we offer integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on us to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design.

With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com .

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.