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Mister Sparky Electric · 1 month ago

Permit Specialist

Lowell, AR 72745

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $18/hr

Mister Sparky Mid-America is experiencing explosive growth and is seeking a proactive Permit Specialist to manage the administrative lifecycle of electrical projects at their Lowell, AR headquarters. The role focuses on ensuring that permits, inspections, and power downs are executed without error while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.

Commercial

Responsibilities

You will be the logistical engine behind our installation teams, ensuring that paperwork never slows down our rapid pace of business

Pulling Permits: Accurately prepare, submit, and acquire electrical permits for all municipalities in our expanding service territory

Code Compliance: Maintain a detailed "cheat sheet" of specific requirements for each city to ensure zero rejected applications, keeping our project pipeline moving efficiently

Logistics & Scheduling: Act as the logistical lead, coordinating with city officials and utility companies to schedule final inspections and power disconnects/reconnects immediately upon job completion

The "No-Wonder" Policy: You are responsible for ensuring that zero customers call in asking, "What is going on with my permit?" You must beat them to the punch every time

Weekly Pipeline Audit: Every week, you must review every open permit and active job file to ensure nothing falls through the cracks during this period of high growth

Mandatory Weekly Touchpoints: To Customers: Send a weekly status update (via phone, text, or email) to every customer with an open permit—even if the status is "waiting on the city"—so they know they haven't been forgotten

To Electricians: Distribute a weekly schedule of upcoming power downs and inspections so the field team can plan their availability

Closing the Loop: Verify that all inspections are passed, paperwork is filed, and the customer is officially closed out in our system

Additional Duties: Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management to support the evolving needs of the department and the company

Qualification

Permit CoordinationCode ComplianceProject ManagementCRM SoftwareCustomer ServiceTech SavvyCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

This is an in-office role based in Lowell, AR

You must be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Experience in permitting, dispatching, or administrative project management is preferred

You must be 'persistently pleasant.'

The ability to manage a high volume of open files simultaneously without letting a single detail slip is essential

Proficient with computer systems, CRM software, and online government portals

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company

Mister Sparky Electric

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