Permitting Coordinator in Atlanta, Georgia at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

The mission of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is to partner with working families, sponsors, and communities to build affordable, green, quality homes and to provide support services that promote successful home purchase and ownership.

The Permitting Coordinator ensures proper zoning, variances, and building permits are obtained to deliver on our mission.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble all documentation packages required for permitting, zoning approvals, and variance applications.
• Submit plans for review and track progress through the permitting process to ensure permits are issued in alignment with Atlanta Habitat’s construction schedules.
• Coordinate and secure approvals from all applicable municipal, county, and state agencies required for Atlanta Habitat to complete development activities in support of its mission.
• Maintain active communication with permitting offices and reviewing authorities across all jurisdictions, addressing review comments, resolving issues, and advancing projects through the permitting process to completion.
• Collaborate with the Site Planning & Development Director and Site Design Specialist to incorporate plan review comments and required revisions into construction documents as necessary.
• Assist with due diligence for newly acquired properties by coordinating preliminary zoning, permitting, utility, and site feasibility reviews to support project planning and development readiness.
• Maintain project permitting and tracking worksheets and provide regular updates during weekly progress, coordination, and scheduling meetings.
• Ensure permit timing corresponds with construction start schedules.

Other:

• Provide input into departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for the department and for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.
• Provide support for reaching annual department goals.
• Attending appropriate meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Conditions:

• Position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular office hours to be established, Mondays through Fridays. Some evening and weekend work may be required. This position is classified as exempt.
• The Site Planning & Permit Coordinator assists and reports to the Site Planning & Development Director and is a member of the organization’s Site Planning and Development Department.
• This position requires extensive driving around the City of Atlanta.
• This position is subject to periodic DMV checks for driving record, maintain a valid driver’s license, provide proof of automobile insurance coverage, and have a reliable vehicle.
• This position is subject to a criminal background check and drug and alcohol testing. The Site Planning & Permit Coordinator is expected to use discretion and independent judgment in carrying out his/her responsibilities and to represent the organization in a professional, knowledgeable, and collegial manner always.
• Other conditions and benefits are explained in the Staff Handbook.

Education/Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Experience

• Solid understanding of zoning and permitting process

Skills

• Very strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat applications or BlueBeam.
• Independent, responsible, and able to prioritize work requirements and deadlines.
• Able to meet deadlines, pay attention to details, and follow through to complete tasks.
• Willingness to learn.

Apply through the link in this posting. Please no walk-ins, phone calls or faxes. Only candidates meeting all position requirements will be considered. More information about Atlanta Habitat for Humanity may be found on our website www.atlantahabitat.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Atlanta Habitat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Atlanta Habitat is located in the Reynoldstown neighborhood in Atlanta, near MARTA bus and rail lines.

Atlanta Habitat is a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is subject to a criminal background and credit check, periodic DMV checks for driving record and valid driver’s license, and drug and alcohol testing. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of all checks and testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Atlanta Habitat is dedicated to a policy of equal opportunity. We will give fair and equal treatment to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Atlanta Habitat to prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, religion, sex, disability, familial status, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, past or present military status, receipt of public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including compensation, recruitment, training, working conditions and opportunities for advancement.