Permit Coordinator

KB Home, a Fortune 500 NYSE company and one of America’s premier homebuilders, has a unique employment opportunity available. With expansion into the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US, KB Home has domestic operating divisions in some of the fastest-growing areas of the country including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. In 2005, KB Home delivered homes to 37,140 families in the United States and France! KB Home has been building homes for nearly half a century, and was recently ranked the #1 homebuilder in Fortune Magazine's 2006 list of America's most admired companies.

KB Home is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Daily Units Processing Permit Coordinator position in our Atlanta, Georgia Division which will be moving to the Powers Ferry/Windy Hill area on Sept. 11. Only candidates local to the market place will be considered at this time. The Permits Coordinator is responsible for the application, tracking and obtaining of all permits required for new community start-up, as well as the building permitting on all houses sold. Duties of this position include: Request and track permit applications on a daily basis through authorizations from HNA/Starts Meetings Communicate effectively with local city governments, permit runners and inter-office departments to ensure timely openings of new communities Establish and maintain good builder relations with all permitting offices Distribute new county information regarding fee increases or changes in procedures to the Permits Supervisor or DUP Manager Use PC Mylar and AS400 to set up new communities and track all permitting on a daily basis. Interpret permitting issues that arise, and implement actions in a timely manner Manage invoicing and charges to subcontractors on a weekly and monthly.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience working with permits in the homebuilding industry is a plus. Customer Service experience, a steady work history and excellent computer skills required. The qualified candidate must be organized and detail-oriented. Must be willing to work overtime when necessary and be a motivated self-starter. Must have the ability to keep focused and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of AS400 and PC Mylar a plus! Must have exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Must be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Only candidates local to Atlanta will be considered at this time.

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply on line at www.kbhome.com or send your resume and salary history to our regional recruiter at [Click here for email]. You must reference job code KB-03176 in the subject line.

KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!