Job Description

Universal Field Services is hiring for an in-house Permit Specialist in the Houston, Texas area! Per diem is not available; local candidates are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a Permit Agent/Specialist on Right of Way infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting processes.
• Experience obtaining permits from government agencies.
• Experience reading plats, legal descriptions, and construction plans.
• Knowledge of easement, title, and land use laws.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Advise and assist staff by providing compliance information, developing permit applications, and identifying regulatory requirements and issues.
• Coordinate with survey companies and permitting agencies, State DOTs and county and township entities to secure necessary permits required to construct project.
• Research, analyze and prepare permit application.
• Read and interpret real estate documents and legal descriptions.
• Ensure operations are conducted to a high standard, which meets or exceeds company and client requirements.
• Ensure proper quality control procedures are utilized.
• Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative.
• Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office.
• This position reports directly to the Permit or Right of Way Supervisor, as assigned.

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