Utilities Permits Specialist - EXAM

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise regarding permitting and inspection processes associated with water and sewer utility work; evaluates site plans for determination of permit application approvals.
• Answers urgent calls from staff inspectors and/or contractors regarding final determinations of sewer or water line construction according to City rules and standards.
• Reviews sewer line videos for determination of permitting for emergency repairs and/or to evaluate existing sewer lateral conditions; reviews sewer videos for main line wye locations and existing cap-off locations.
• Coordinates with sewer maintenance workers regarding connection issues between private laterals and City main lines; ensures a summary record of each individual issue is complete.
• Fields questions and issues from other City departments and divisions regarding water and sewer utility line construction practices, inspections, fee calculations, or other related issues.
• Oversees inspections to ensure they comply with City codes, standards, rules, and regulations.
• Provides fee calculations and front footage determinations for complicated and difficult plan reviews, including sanitary, storm, and water plans; reviews or verifies accuracy of fee calculations.
• Manages the bond process for stormwater construction inspection deposits (CID); collects the bond with CID fees for the construction contract plans.
• Supervises inspector or permit staff to include conducting performance appraisals, approving leave requests, and initiating disciplinary actions.
• May research and sign off on sewer approval for building cards, a requirement for occupancy, after inspections are performed.
• Prepares technical reports; maintains files and records of work activities.

Possession of an associate degree and two (2) years of experience in the general construction field, reviewing construction plans, calculating fees for permit issuance, or performing construction inspections, sewer collection maintenance, or water distribution maintenance. Substitution(s):
Additional experience as specified may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.