Operations Support Specialist - Permit

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!    

Wachter is currently seeking an experienced Operations Support Specialist in our Lenexa, KS office. This Operations Support Specialist role requires 1-2 years of experience researching, preparing, and submitting permit applications, specifically acting as a liaison with municipal and government agencies to secure regulatory approvals. The position demands close attention to detail for tracking permit statuses, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance. This position is in the office Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

  We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.  

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
• Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree; relative work experience preferred. 
• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written. 
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.  
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of company and individual licensing nationwide. 
• Research and apply for electrical permits.
• Manage electrical permits through internal systems. 
• Monitor jurisdiction-specific code and regulatory changes to ensure the company is in compliance.  
• Coordinate internally to ENSURE licensing requirements are being met by the scope of work.   
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and local, regional, and state governmental agencies.
• Manage continuing education requirements.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews as needed.  
 

About:   Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.   We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.     Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.