Agency Coordinator Senior Specialist (ACSS)
(Permit Acquisition | Construction Projects)
📍 Location:
Rialto, CA (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)
🕒 Duration:
12-Month Contract
💰 Pay Range:$30–$35/hour
📅 Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Role Overview
We are seeking an Agency Coordinator – Senior Specialist
to support permit acquisition for construction projects performed within public and state rights-of-way. This role focuses on securing excavation, encroachment, and traffic control permits
and serves as a key liaison between internal project teams and external permitting agencies.
The position supports a regional Construction Permit Organization and plays a critical role in ensuring construction readiness and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Review complex construction plans and drawings with planners to identify required permits
- Determine appropriate internal resources to support permit acquisition
- Coordinate with municipal, county, and state agencies to obtain permits with favorable conditions
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with permitting authorities
- Prepare, submit, and track permit applications through approval
- Serve as the single point of contact for all permit-related inquiries (internal and external)
- Distribute approved permits to project managers and construction teams prior to work start
- Track permit status and provide regular updates to stakeholders
- Address unfavorable permit conditions and escalate issues as needed
- Mentor junior permit and contract specialists
- Support evolving business processes while maintaining compliance with internal standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in permitting, construction support, engineering, inspection, utility design, or project management
- Hands-on experience acquiring encroachment, excavation, and/or traffic control permits
- Strong experience interfacing with governmental and regulatory agencies
- Ability to work within tight construction schedules and coordinate with field teams
- Experience reporting project and permit status to stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
- Bachelor's degree required
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