Nicholas Wilhite
Westminster,MD
Summary
Dynamic Permit Agent with extensive experience at Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, excelling in regulatory compliance and project management. Proven track record in processing permits and integrating data efficiently. Strong problem-solving skills, complemented by proficiency in document preparation and customer service, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to industry standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permit Agent
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Laurel, MD
03.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and processed permit applications for plumbing, fuel gas, submeter, service connections, system extension permits, and applicant-built packages, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with local and state governments to expedite connections of properties with failing well and septic systems to WSSC water or sewer.
- Processed applications for Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and Drain Cleaning licenses, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared and uploaded comprehensive review packages for non-abutting, right-of-way, and main reviews, including 200 ft sheets, location sketches, plumbing cards, and WSSC as-built plans, to ProjectDox for efficient review.
- Ensured all necessary data was integrated into Water, Sewer, and Site Utility plans by working closely with developers and engineers before pipeline construction approval and submission.
- Managed ACH return packages to address payment issues and safeguard commission revenue.
- Worked alongside Regulatory Services to evaluate flow calculations, ensuring connection sizes met the necessary standards for adequate water flow in various properties.
- Evaluated and accepted executed legal agreements, such as private easements, declarations of covenants, recorded plats, CSCs, ROL, and multiple building covenants.
- Uploaded septic and grease manifests to LINKO for efficient lead FOG intake management.
Service Connection Contract Coordinator
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (DFI)
Laurel, MD
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Facilitated customer inquiries regarding service connection location and availability, ensuring seamless service integration.
- Facilitated communication between WSSC Water and government entities to review constructability, promoting efficient project execution and alignment with regulations.
- Assessed constructability and contractual commitments of sites by examining plumbing cards and location sketches.
- Obtained necessary construction permits from State and County authorities and delegated projects to appropriate contracts.
- Conducted thorough investigations of non-abutting connections to support the Development Services Division's objectives.
- Prepared comprehensive paperwork for service connection permits to facilitate service release.
Compaction Inspector
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (BOTA)
Laurel, MD
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Generated comprehensive reports detailing inspection and testing results.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by adhering to established processes and material guidelines.
- Monitored operational areas and applied rigorous compliance, inspection, and testing standards to uphold industry regulations.
- Applied extensive knowledge of building codes and regulations to swiftly identify compliance issues on-site.
Field Technician
Geo-Technology Associates
Laurel, MD
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Tested and observed project components using expertise gained through certifications and field experience, ensuring compliance with technical standards.
- Managed and updated project logbook records and computer program files, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Logged numerical and visual observations in laboratory settings.
- Oversaw the setup and repair of ductile iron piping for water mains, PVC sewer mains, and copper water house connections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hammond High School
Columbia, MD01-2010
Skills
- Permit processing
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Document preparation
- Data integration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Word, Ebuilder, Egis, Excel, Pams, Adobe, Outlook, C2M, SDAT, APC database, and Rumba
Certification
- Wacel certified in Soils 1, Concrete 1, and Foundations
- MARTCP certified in State Highway Soils and Aggregate
Timeline
Permit Agent
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
03.2023 - Current
Service Connection Contract Coordinator
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (DFI)
10.2020 - 03.2023
Compaction Inspector
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (BOTA)
12.2018 - 10.2020
Field Technician
Geo-Technology Associates
03.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Hammond High School