Utility Permit Specialist

Overview

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for the full-time position of Utility Permit Specialist with the Municipal Utilities Department. Under general supervision, this position performs review and analysis of public and private utility construction plans and permits, prepares comments and provides feedback on submitted permit requests for work on public and private infrastructure projects, coordinates, reviews, and issues private utility permits, and performs on-site inspections of permitted work within the City of Ankeny7s right of way (ROW) including pavement cuts, sidewalks, driveways, utility installations, non-pavement digging/boring.

Hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday (on-site position in Ankeny, IA). Starting salary range is $33.156 - $38.383 per hour depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

Applications must be received by Sunday, February 22, 2026. Interested individuals should apply online enyIowa.govjobs and attach a current resume and cover letter expressing interest and qualifications. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a civil service exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• Coordinate with staff in other departments as necessary to review and respond to permit submissions.
• Compare proposed submittals against existing infrastructure and existing easements to determine where the applicant7s proposed utility can be located.
• Assist with the review of small cell applications and their coordinated work with impacts on the public ROW.
• Evaluate locations of hand holes, poles, pedestals, etc. against existing infrastructure and easements in place and make recommendations as necessary.
• Assist with the coordination of ROW management activities with public and private utility companies and private contractors; and ROW requirements within other City departments.
• Prepare comments and questions on said permits to Utility Coordinator for review and response to applicant.
• Monitor the progress of permit work to ensure all restoration work is complete and in compliance with the City of Ankeny7s standards and requirements.
• Assist in the tracking of permits, ensuring restoration work is complete and in compliance with guidelines; maintain an organized project listing of submissions and responses.
• Review work completed by other departmental staff related to permit submissions and respond back with the Utility Coordinator.
• Verify if new easements will be required and add to subdivision final plat drawings as necessary.
• Verify that street lighting is being installed per approved plans and review relocation requests as needed for proposed construction.
• Assist in coordination of all public and private utility construction and issue correct permits as needed.
• Coordinate with staff to share mapping, shape files, or CAD files with applicants for permit submissions.
• Inspect all field work related to permits for compliance and completeness; review restoration work completed by contractors.
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, consultants, or residents regarding any activity with the City of Ankeny7s ROW.
• Gather data in support of planned or proposed projects and review legal descriptions.
• Review record drawings and shop drawings for pre-cast storm and sanitary structures.
• Assist engineering staff with research and other duties on a variety of engineering tasks, including final inspections and filing reports for findings using LAMA.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or an equivalent and two (2) years technical schooling with classes in math, CAD, surveying, engineering technology, or related engineering field. Education beyond high school may be substituted at a rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education. Knowledge of civil engineering principles, general construction, and GIS; ability to read and interpret engineering plans;

ability to perform moderately complex computations; effective written and verbal communication; and ability to maintain multiple projects. Basic knowledge of CAD and GIS is helpful but not required.

• Shall be able to obtain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Iowa.

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Must be insurable.
• Must be sighted and able to hear normal conversation; must be able to speak clearly at a normal rate.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, and walk; must be able to move up and down ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in wet, snow/icy weather conditions.
• Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.