Senior Consultant

Accela

. Lead implementations of Accela’s ePermitHub Digital Plan Room for government agencies using the Accela Civic Platform .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuring the Accela Civic Platform and implementing ePermitHub solutions for government agencies, with strong skills in JavaScript, EMSE scripting, and database management. Proven ability to lead customer engagements, translate requirements into technical solutions, and mentor junior team members.

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Accela Civic Platform ConfigurationJavaScript ProficiencyEMSE Scripting ExperienceSQL Server ProficiencyREST API Integration

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Hard Skills

Accela Civic PlatformJavaScriptEMSE ScriptingSQLREST APIsJSONDatabase ConceptsEnterprise Application IntegrationSaaS UnderstandingMulti-Tenancy Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer ServiceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceGitGitHubAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Computer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Industry Keywords

Government AgenciesPlan Review ProcessesImplementation LifecycleTechnical DemosUser Acceptance Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead implementations of Accela’s ePermitHub Digital Plan Room for government agencies using the Accela Civic Platform
Manage implementations from discovery and solution design through configuration, scripting, testing, training, and go-live
Lead discovery with agency stakeholders to understand plan review processes, pain points, and goals
Analyze existing Civic Platform configurations and translate them into Digital Plan Room solution designs
Produce solution design documents, configuration specifications, and business-rules documentation
Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to architect plan review solutions and communicate customer needs
Own Civic Platform configuration and custom JavaScript (EMSE) scripting across development, test, and production environments
Design and run testing and user acceptance; deliver administrator and end-user training; lead go-live and handoff to support
Own multiple concurrent implementations with project managers
Serve as senior technical escalation for production issues, including log review, root-cause isolation, and resolution
Develop automation, templates, tooling improvements, and reusable implementation patterns
Champion Jira, Confluence, and GitHub use across the delivery lifecycle
Support sales and scoping through discovery calls, technical demos, effort estimation, and statement-of-work input
Mentor and guide junior consultants and review configuration and code
Travel up to 50% to client sites and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience
5+ years configuring Accela Civic Platform with demonstrated successful implementations
Accela EMSE scripting experience and ability to read and write production-quality event scripts
Strong JavaScript skills and comfort with server-side scripting environments
Understanding of SaaS, multi-tenancy, multi-tiered infrastructure, and application servers
Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP-based integration troubleshooting
Enterprise application integration experience
SQL proficiency with SQL Server and familiarity with the Accela data model
Strong database concepts
Ability to lead customer-facing sessions and explain technical issues to non-technical audiences
Experience working directly with municipal or county government organizations to gather requirements, translate them into solution designs, and implement them within Civic Platform
Experience participating in the full implementation lifecycle from discovery through go-live and post-go-live support
Proficiency with Git, GitHub, Jira, and Confluence as delivery tools
Track record of improving team processes through tooling, automation, templates, and process improvements
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service and ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments
Strong written documentation habits
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within large, multifunctional teams and with engineering and product management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target; discretionary bonus based on company and individual goal achievement
Flexible time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Family planning benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Health savings account with company contributions
Flexible spending account
Life, accident, and disability coverage
Business travel insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other well-being benefits