What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Coordinator position at Erie Home?
About Erie Home
At Erie Home, we are powered by people on a single mission to make homeownership easy. We’ve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference by winning every day. In addition to serving our customers, Erie Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work® as well as a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces recognition.
From competitive medical benefits to people-focused committees like the Women’s Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and VetConnect, we are dedicated to making Erie Home a workplace where you can win every day. Come grow your career with us.
Why Erie Home
- We Win – Being driven every day to win is who we are
- People Powered – Recognized as a top Ohio and U.S. workplace by Great Place to Work®, Energage, and more
- Family Feel with Enterprise-Level Resources – You are important to us, and we’ve built a culture you’ll love
- Support – Inclusion, sustainability, and reliability surround everything we do
- Personal Growth – Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growth
- Mobility – Locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, with continued expansion
Position Summary
The Permit Coordinator is responsible for comprehensive permit management for Leaf Home. Responsibilities include initial application completion, submission, tracking, and permit closing/conclusion with full documentation history for compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research local municipalities for permit requirements based on scheduled work type.
- Systematic documentation of municipality permit requirements and methods for future reference.
- Coordinate permit compliance based on the submission method required.
- Permit execution, submission, payment, monitoring, and conclusion.
- Identify requirements and all applicable attributes pertinent to current and future compliance.
- Foster relationships with local code officials for clear and efficient communication.
- Documentation of all permit documents, statutes, and follow-up in Leaf Home’s compliance management system.
- Process and manage HOA approvals.
- May schedule plumbing jobs as needed.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0-2 years of administrative experience.
- Exceptional research, reading, and assessment skills to identify similar terminology and/or requirements.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Access).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications:
- General knowledge of contractor licenses, home improvement, and dwelling components.
- Familiarity with local governing entities such as counties, cities, villages, and townships.
Travel Requirements:
No travel required.
Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:
- May be requested to work overtime on evenings and weekends dependent on business need.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal office environment.
- Performs indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.
- Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Are We Your Company?
Focused on Growth Erie Home is dominating the home improvement industry as we continue to grow. We work hard and play harder. With offices across the U.S. and Canada, our diverse team spans marketing, sales, installation, and service. We are committed to employee growth through:
- Innovating, Always – Providing cutting-edge solutions for employees and customers
- Partnering with Our Customers – Building trusted relationships at the core of everything we do
- Empowering Employees – Creating opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment
- Supporting Our Communities – Giving back to the places our customers and employees call home
What We Offer
- Industry-leading compensation package
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid parental leave and generous paid time off programs
- On-campus fitness programs and meal delivery services
- Comprehensive health, wellbeing, financial wellness, and childcare benefits
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Additional Perks
- Employee assistance program with 24/7 legal, financial, and counseling support
- Employee discount marketplace with thousands of savings options
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Employee resource groups, including VetConnect and the Women’s Committee
Awards and Recognition
Erie Home has been recognized as a top workplace by The Plain Dealer, is a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces USA by Energage, and is Great Place to Work® Certified™. Additional recognitions include:
- Remodeling 550 list placements
- Qualified Remodeler Top 500 rankings
- Smart Culture Awards for employee-focused culture
- Inc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest growth recognition
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Erie Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, in accordance with applicable law.