Permit Specialist - Rail

Job Title:Permit Specialist - Rail
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Senior Operations Manager
Travel: Yes, travel is expected for this position (1% - 2% on average).
Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
Compensation: Negotiable, based on skills and experience.
Company Profile:
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all of these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project. Find the safety you have been missing today!
Job Description:
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Permit Specialist - Rail to support field services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, Railroad Permitting and/or Railroad Business (Preferred).
Equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
Required Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, Railroad Permitting and/or Railroad Business (Class 1 Preferred).
Key Success Factors:

• Accountability: Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to consider a variety of issues that exist in the work place and change from one task to another as necessary.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks.
• Communication: Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to employees/clients in a clear and succinct manner.
• Customer Service Focus: Ability to provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Decision Making: Ability to identify/understand issues, problems, opportunities and take appropriate action based on available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action before being asked.
• Innovativeness: Ability to devise new plans for quality excellence.
• Knowledge: Ability to navigate various processes and demonstrate mastery.
• Organization: Ability to maintain materials and/or records in a clean and ordered manner.
• Planning: Ability to plan and prioritize work load to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Stress Tolerance: Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity).
• Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Thoroughness: Ability to ensure that one's work is complete and accurate.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Permit Specialist, Real Estate Specialist, and/or other relevant Role.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well organized.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced computer skills in Adobe Applications.
• Advanced computer skills in VOIP Phone Systems.
• Advanced computer skills in Windows Operating Systems.
• Strong technical filing ability.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Monitor and manage project requirements to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract and/or specifications.

Job Duties:

• Manage project initiation processes for rail, transit, and/or roadway projects.
• Manage all aspects of the beginning project life cycle (permit/plan review, project approval, contract submittal).
• Manage various project requirements, including training, dig ticketing, pre-construction meetings, etc.
• Prepare project reports for management, client, and/or others.
• Effectively lead and coordinate the activities of the team.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and manage tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:
This job operates in an office environment.

Benefits:

• Health insurance options that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Keywords:
Clerk, Contract Specialist, Maintenance Of Way (MOW), Permit, Permit Coordinator, Permit Manager, Permit Specialist, Permitting, Permitting Coordinator, Permitting Manager, Permitting Specialist, Project Manager, Rail, Railroad, Railroad Project Manager, Railway, Railway Project Manager, Real Estate, Real Estate Manager, Right of Way.
Safety Commitment:
All employees of all levels are to remain committed to safety at all times while employed at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS). As such, no job is so important and no service is so urgent that we may not take time to perform all work safely. Simply put, safety is our way of life. By placing safety first, we not only ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities, but we hold true our commitment to being the leader in safety throughout the Railroad Industry.
Closing Statement:
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.