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Operations Assistant from Anywhere Contract
About This Opportunity
PermitFlow is hiring an Operations Assistant from anywhere to support building permit applications, manage administrative tasks, and keep records accurate and organized throughout the permitting process.
Quick Job Details
Job Type: Full-time contract
Location: Remote
Category: Operations, Administrative Support, Virtual Assistance
Salary: $3.50–$7.00 per hour, depending on location and experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
Working Hours: 9 PM–5 AM in your local time
What You’ll Do
Support building permit applications and related administrative operations.
Organize and maintain accurate records of emails, calls, submissions, and responses.
Review documents to identify missing information, errors, or inconsistencies.
Research requirements and resolve administrative issues.
Track tasks, deadlines, revisions, and follow-ups to ensure work progresses.
Communicate professionally with team members and other relevant contacts.
Provide timely updates on progress, delays, and potential problems.
Escalate issues to the appropriate person when necessary.
Use online permitting portals, spreadsheets, AI tools, and other software to manage work.
Handle repetitive tasks carefully while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
What PermitFlow Is Looking For
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Integrity, accountability, and a reliable work ethic.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
Professional communication skills and openness to feedback.
Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
Strong research and problem-solving skills.
Good judgment about when to ask questions or escalate an issue.
Ability to learn new systems and work confidently with online tools.
Initiative and ownership of assigned tasks, including following through without being reminded of every next step.
Comfort with administrative work, government processes, revisions, and regular follow-ups.
Nice to Have
Experience in any of the following areas is a strong advantage:
Building permits and permitting processes.
Construction.
Architecture.
Engineering.
Real estate.
Work Schedule & Conditions
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Monday through Friday, 9 PM–5 AM in your local time, aligned with US business hours.
Contract position with no benefits or paid time off.
Hourly compensation varies based on location and experience.
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*Please only apply if you meet the requirements*
