Full-Time

Permit Technician

Posted on 11/5/2024

Anser Advisory

Anser Advisory

1,001-5,000 employees

Strategic advisory for project management and compliance

Consulting
Design
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$35 - $40Hourly

Junior

Duluth, MN, USA

Hybrid position in Duluth, MN.

Category
Urban Planning
Construction Management
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Requirements
  • 1 year minimum experience providing information and direction related to Public Works and Engineering Department for permit process, permit/project status, plan review, departmental requirements, improvement standards, construction specifications, and city ordinances.
Responsibilities
  • Perform minor technical plan check to ensure compliance with both Public Works and Engineering submittal requirements, development conditions, improvement standards, construction specifications, and city ordinances.
  • Interpret and understand engineering and/or engineering plans, improvements standards, construction standards, engineering codes, maps, and legal descriptions.
  • Issue and prepare permits related to plan check to ensure compliance with both Public Works and Engineering Department standards, development conditions, improvement standards, construction specifications, and city ordinances.
  • Research and compile data from field verifications or office engineering records for inclusion into engineering correspondence, reports, or in response to public inquiry.
  • Perform permit-related monetary transactions, accounts receivable coding, billing inquiries, and invoicing.
  • Perform various administrative, reporting, billing and accounts receivable tasks.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with general public, development community, city staff, and others contacted during course of work.
  • Ability to manage a wide range of duties in a timely and effective manner, including timely plan processing and routing and coordinating with discipline managers (e.g. Planning and Engineering).
  • Respond and assist in the resolution of development related inquiries and complaints. Evaluate alternative solutions and develop and present recommendations to supervisors.
  • Perform data entry and coordinate routing of various permits, plans, and maps; use specialized database/permit tracking programs.
  • Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
  • Must be highly organized and possess the flexibility to adjust to changing workload volume.

Anser Advisory provides guidance for programs and projects from their initial concept to completion. The company focuses on solving complex problems by combining logical analysis with creative solutions. Their services include financial and compliance advisory, innovative design processes, and collaboration in project controls, project management, and construction management. Anser Advisory stands out from competitors by engaging experts from various fields to create efficient and adaptable processes. The company's goal is to delight in problem-solving while maintaining a strong commitment to the local communities they serve.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Golden, Colorado

Founded

1996

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition by Accenture expands Anser's capabilities in capital project management.
  • Involvement in Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project showcases expertise in public-private partnerships.
  • Recognition as a Top Workplace enhances Anser's reputation and employee satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • Integration with Accenture may lead to operational disruptions and cultural clashes.
  • Acquisition of Gafcon Digital poses risks in digital systems integration.
  • Rapid expansion through acquisitions may strain resources and impact project quality.

What makes Anser Advisory unique

  • Anser Advisory excels in capital program funding and project management services.
  • The firm is a leader in innovative delivery methods for infrastructure projects.
  • Anser Advisory is committed to equity and supporting historically underutilized businesses.

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