Step into Your New Role

The Process Specialist I provides support to engineers and designers and is responsible to facilitate the processing of plans required by state, county and/or local governments.

Supervision Received

The Process Specialist I works under the direct, but general, supervision of the Process Specialist III, Department Manager, Chief Engineer or Senior Engineer.

Essential Responsibilities

Deliver and pick up plan submittals.
• Act as liaison between department and county staff; facilitate dialogue between parties.
• Process and file building, grading, SWM, and NPDES permit applications.
• Meet with county reviewers to resolve permitting or processing issues.
• Prepare and process county required mailings to adjacent property owners.
• Coordinate sign postings for new projects.
• Calculate and process project permit fees, securities, meter fees, etc.
• Frequently drive to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings.
• Research county files for development history for properties and/or existing utility and road plans.
• Perform internet research to obtain project requirements for various jurisdictions.
• Assist project managers with various administrative duties: type, letters, memos, comments, responses; scan plans and organize project files.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Entry Level - administrative experience in engineering firm highly desirable.
• Possess core competency in assigned discipline.
• Hold valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving practices.
• Good written and oral expression in English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

The preceding position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required. Consequently, one may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.