Construction Permit Coordinator (Department of Public Works

Construction Permit Coordinator

Under general supervision, plans and coordinates activities for issuance of a variety of right-of-way permits, including construction permits for sidewalk, street and alley rights-of-way.

• Supervises, plans, directs, and reviews work assignments of technical and support professionals.
• Instructs and trains staff on requirements, policies, procedures, and best practices for provision of departmental services.
• Coordinates the approval and issuance of construction, use, and movement within rights-of-way permit requests with designated personnel, departmental divisions, and other agencies.
• Coordinates inspection activities with utility companies and contractors.
• Investigates and analyzes permit requests for sidewalk, street and alley rights-of-way.
• Compiles and reconciles sidewalk, street, and alley encroachment construction costs and prepares activity reports.
• Investigates conditions or proposed changes affecting sidewalk, street, or alley rights-of-way.
• Provides general and specific information to City agencies, utility companies and contractors.
• Represents the department on City committees and citizen groups to explain departmental policies and procedures.
• Investigates permit requests relating to street and traffic problems.
• Coordinates the distribution of permit status updates to property owners.
• Consults with members of the City Engineering Division or Law Department on engineering or legal matters.
• Investigates and resolves complaints and reports on sidewalk, street or alley rights-of-way defects or encroachments.
• Coordinates the distribution of permit refunds for sidewalk, street and alley rights-of-way.
• Provides court testimony regarding issuance of permits for sidewalk, street or alley rights-of-way.

Qualifications (required):

• High School graduation or G.E.D.
• Four (4) years of recent experience in construction and field engineering work.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Completion of two (2) years of undergraduate studies with courses in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in street or building permit work.

Licensing and Certifications

• Employees in this class will be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis. Valid State of Michigan Driver Operator License is required.
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Experience Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

• Knowledge of federal, state and city construction codes and standards.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to paving construction.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials testing and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental Protection Agency regulations governing the removal of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of principles of organization and personnel management.
• Skill in interpreting engineering sketches, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Skill in researching, organizing and formulating plans.
• Skill in supervising the work of technical and professional workers.
• Skill in use of personal computer and common office software.
• Ability to organize, research and execute major traffic engineering programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with superiors, subordinates, other departmental personnel, representatives of other city departments and utilities, manufacturers, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to display resourcefulness and initiative in performing duties.