Aptara · 6 hours ago
Permit Specialist/Analyst
Ontario, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$35.62/hr - $35.62/hr
3+ years expAptara is seeking a Permit Specialist/Analyst to support the acquisition of excavation and traffic control permits for construction projects. The role involves reviewing project plans, communicating with governmental agencies, and ensuring timely approval of permits while maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Content CreatorsDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentMobilePublishingSoftware
Responsibilities
Reviewing complex project plans and construction drawings with planners to identify the permits required to support the construction of facilities
Determining the appropriate internal resources to be utilized to obtain permits
Communicating with various governmental agencies and other external organizations to obtain favorable permit conditions for the installation of facilities
Developing and maintaining relationships with permitting staff of various governmental agencies to ensure accurate application submittals and timely approval of permit requests
Ensuring permit applications are properly identified and prepared for submittal to permitting agencies, submitting permit applications, and obtaining approved permits from the responsible permitting agencies
Acting as a single point of contact for internally and externally generated questions related to permit applications, providing approved permits to appropriate project managers or construction personnel prior to the start of construction
Tracking the status of permit applications; reporting the status of permit applications to all internal stakeholders; mentoring entry-level permit & contract specialists
Addressing unfavorable or unacceptable permit conditions and escalating as necessary
Supporting and monitoring new business processes to meet project demands, and maintaining work practices consistent with company standards
Performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of experience in an analytical position utilizing database programs and spreadsheet software
Demonstrated experience in gathering, documenting, analyzing and drawing conclusions on data and information
Demonstrated experience in performing a variety of functions and handling programs, projects, and assignments
Candidate must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
Associates degree in a related field required
Three or more years of experience in permitting planning, engineering, construction, inspection, utility Design, and/or project management support
Experience acquiring encroachment, excavation and/or traffic control permits
Proficient at interfacing with governmental agencies to acquire necessary construction permits
Working within construction timelines and with various construction personnel and clients
Reporting on project status to internal and external stakeholders
Acting as the point of contact for internal and external generated questions related to permit applications
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Preferred
Demonstrates working knowledge of 2 programming languages, report production, and database structures
Demonstrates knowledge of systems development, hardware/software and project methodology
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Benefits
Company
Aptara
Aptara transforms content for engaging and monetizing new digital audiences.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$23MKey Investors
American Capital
2012-02-13Acquired
2007-09-19Series Unknown· $23M
Leadership Team
Samir Kakar
President
Recent News
2025-07-09
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