Permitting & Compliance Specialist, LATAM

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Compliance and Permitting Specialist handling permitting and compliance for parking facilities in LATAM. Researching regulations, managing licenses, and ensuring compliance across regions.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify all required permits, licenses, and registrations for new parking facilities in the cities and states AirGarage operates.
  • Prepare and submit applications for permits and licenses, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
  • Follow up with local government agencies to track application status and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • Manage our Avalara license management software.
  • Work closely with our regional and central operations teams to ensure we are aware of regulatory changes that may impact our business.
  • Maintain a detailed database of all permits and licenses, including expiration dates, renewal requirements, and associated fees.
  • Proactively manage permit renewals to ensure uninterrupted compliance, submitting renewal applications well in advance of expiration dates.
  • Monitor changes in local and state regulations that may impact permitting or licensing requirements and adjust processes accordingly.
  • Work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with all relevant tax obligations, including sales tax, business & occupation (B&O) tax, and specialized taxes like commercial parking taxes.
  • Research tax requirements in each jurisdiction and ensure proper registration, filing, and payment schedules are maintained.
  • Conduct in-depth research into local permitting and tax regulations, often navigating unclear or complex processes.
  • Communicate directly with city and state officials via phone, email, or in-person visits to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
  • Document findings and create standardized processes for recurring compliance tasks to improve efficiency.
  • Maintain meticulous records of all permitting and tax-related activities, including applications, correspondence, and approvals.
  • Use project management tools to track deadlines, prioritize tasks, and ensure no permits or tax filings are missed.
  • Provide regular updates to the operations team on compliance status for all facilities.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in a compliance, permitting, or regulatory role, preferably in commercial real estate or a related industry (but not required).
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience navigating government processes, such as applying for permits or licenses, is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Avalara software is a plus.
  • Familiarity with tax compliance (e.g., sales tax, business taxes) is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Equity: Have a stake in the business that you’re helping to build and grow.
  • Work remotely: Live and work wherever you like! We believe in folks working where they are happiest and most productive. We currently hire teammates that are located anywhere within North America.
  • Health insurance: We offer health insurance and currently cover 85% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision plans for the primary employee and 50% of the cost of plans for dependents.
  • Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. The 12 weeks can be taken as a continuous leave or intermittently over the first 18 months of the child's life.
  • Home office setup: Get a laptop + additional equipment needed to set you up for success.
  • Time to recharge: We have an unlimited PTO policy with a minimum requirement of 10 days per year.
  • 401k: Make financial planning right for you with a 401k retirement savings program.
  • Team Off-sites: ~2 times per year our team comes together for a full week in places like Tahoe, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, Park City, and Austin.
  • BookGarage: Our team loves to learn and grow together, so join us for our optional recurring book club.
  • Room to grow: Our team will be orders of magnitude larger within a few years; as a part of our foundational team, you'll have opportunities to grow with us.
  • Transform our cities: The opportunity to change the way that the world thinks about real estate use in our cities.
  • Work with a diverse team: At AirGarage, we've always been committed to building a thriving team that represents the communities we serve. Our team is currently 40% female and 30%+ from underrepresented communities.