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Location:

Denver, Colorado

Job Type:

Full time

Job Title:

Permit Specialist

Job Description:

Permit Specialist

Why This Role Matters

At YESCO, we don't just make signs; we change landscapes. But before a single bolt is turned, we have to win the right to build. As our Permit Specialist, you are the face of YESCO at City Hall. You are responsible for navigating the complex web of local codes, preparing technical submittals, and occasionally standing before a Board of Adjustment to advocate for our clients' visions. You are the tactical expert who ensures our projects move from the drawing board to the skyline.

What You Will Do

• Technical Documentation: Use Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator to add dimensions, notes, and site plans to existing design packages. You aren't creating art; you are ensuring our technical drawings meet strict city requirements.
• Public Advocacy: Represent YESCO and our clients at City Council and Board of Adjustment hearings. You will assist in presenting technical arguments for code variances and comprehensive sign plans.
• Jurisdictional Strategy: Analyze local sign ordinances to determine what is "allowable" versus what requires a variance.
• Permit Management: Navigate the bureaucracy of local planning departments, building relationships with inspectors and plan checkers to move applications through the pipeline efficiently.
• Project Liaison: Provide real-time updates to Account Executives and Designers, ensuring everyone is aligned on city-mandated changes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Own the renewal lifecycle for all company contractor licenses. You will track expiration dates and manage the submission process well in advance to ensure zero risk of expiration.
• Costing & Records: Calculate permit fees for job orders and maintain meticulous records of all active and historical permits.

What Success Looks Like

• You can navigate the code books for all jurisdictions and handle basic technical markups in Acrobat.
• You are managing the permit pipeline independently and successfully. If necessary, you are ready to attend and speak at city hearings confidently. You can spot potential code violations in a design package before they are submitted.