Hillary Chargualaf
Grover Beach,CA
Summary
Operations focused permitting professional with experience supporting large scale solar, ESS, and EV infrastructure projects across the United States. Skilled in jurisdictional permitting, utility coordination, process optimization, and managing complex project workflows in high volume environments. Recognized for problem solving, organization, and building structure within fast moving operations teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Senior Permit Technician
Sunrun
San Luis Obispo
04.2023 - Current
- Led adoption of SolarAPP for online permitting, enhancing efficiency across 5 jurisdictions.
- Assisted building department in preparing inspection reports, coordinating schedules, and providing accurate documentation for each project.
- Participated in yearly training sessions to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and changes in code requirements.
- Submitted 15+ Mobile home permits to State of California
- Acquired Environmental Health Services permits involving septic and leech lines.
- Authored detailed environmental documentation including soil analysis and flood risk assessments that enabled the successful completion of 30+ PV system projects while ensuring adherence to state regulations without any compliance violations.
- Contributed to overall departmental improvement by Collaborating with design team to address AHJ corrections, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and lowering AHJ redlines to under 12%
- Managed 30+ electronic databases of permit applications weekly, tracking their progress through the approval process and maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local codes and regulations to provide accurate guidance to applicants and colleagues.
Permit Technician
Sunrun
San Luis Obispo
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed comprehensive building permit processes from receiving plan sets to entering information into systems efficiently
- Navigated property locations using assessor parcel maps for precise planning and documentation
- Maintained professional relationships with 14 AHJ's while cooperating on various project scopes of work
- Actively participated in weekly team meetings, sharing insights and expertise to support colleagues in their work and improve overall department performance.
- Developed strong relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, property owners ensuring smooth workflows throughout the permit process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School
Tehachapi, CA2008
Skills
- Zoning Regulation Familiarity
- Permit Processing Proficiency
- Telephone Etiquette Awareness
- GIS Mapping Experience
- Code Compliance Knowledge
- Multitasking efficiency
- Professionalism and Integrity
- Building Codes
- Customer Service
Certification
- Introduction to SolarAPP+, 06/01/23, Online
- SolarAPP+ for Solar and Storage Projects, 2023, Online
Timeline
Senior Permit Technician
Sunrun
04.2023 - Current
Permit Technician
Sunrun
05.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School