Utility Permit Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Compliance, Operations Manager -
Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning, Operations Manager
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 conducts on-site inspections of permitted work within the City of Ankeny’s right of way (ROW) including pavement cuts, sidewalks, driveways, utility installations, non-pavement digging/boring.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens and contractors.
Starting salary range is $33.156 - $38.383 per hour depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.
Hours:
8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday (
on-site position in Ankeny, IA).
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Nine (9) Paid Holidays
- Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
- Longevity Pay
Final date to receive applications: Applications must be received by Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Interested individuals should apply online enyIowa.govgov/jobs 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. Please check your email (and junk email) for testing information.
Responsibilities- Coordinate with staff in other departments as necessary to review and respond to permit submissions.
- Compare proposed submittals against existing infrastructure and easements to determine where the applicant’s 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 and make recommendations as necessary.
- Assist with the coordination of ROW management activities with public and private utility companies and private contractors; coordinate ROW requirements with 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 Ankeny’s standards and requirements.
- Assist in tracking progress of permits, maintain an organized project listing, and record submission dates, responses, and approvals.
- Review work completed by other departmental staff related to permit submissions and respond back with Utility Coordinator.
- Verify if new easements will be required and add to subdivision final plat drawings as necessary.
- Verify that street lighting is installed per approved plans and review any relocation requests as needed.
- Assist in the 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 related to permits.
- Respond to inquiries from contractors, consultants, or residents regarding any activity with the City of Ankeny’s 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.
- Assist engineering staff with final inspections and file reports for findings using LAMA.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Graduation from high school or equivalent and two (2) years of…
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