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Seattle Department of Transportation · 5 hours ago

Permit Services Reviewer (Associate Civil Engineering Specialist)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$51.74/hr - $60.23/hr

2+ years exp

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is focused on connecting communities and building safer streets. They are hiring a Permit Services Reviewer to manage permit applications and ensure compliance while interacting with various stakeholders to maintain an efficient transportation system.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage use of the public right-of-way, minimizing impacts to City residents, neighborhoods, and infrastructure

Review permit applications, ensuring compliance and issuing approvals as appropriate

Keep detailed documentation of decisions and communications

Respond timely to customer questions and concerns based on Street Use expectations

Coach applicants on the permitting process via Microsoft Teams meetings, WebEx phone, email, and in-person based on the team’s counter, coaching schedule or pre-application coaching meetings

Maintain shift coverage as scheduled for in person counter coverage as well as electronically based meetings. Provide backup coverage for shifts as scheduled

Attend and support in-person meetings, site visits, trainings, and customer coaching sessions

Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and the city

Host and facilitate construction project management related meetings including agenda development and follow-up meeting notes

Check document compliance against various agencies requirements

Provide technical support, including interpreting code

Validate fee calculations and oversee efforts to coordinate with other workgroups related to disputes and withdrawals of permits

Identify and coordinate with impacted stakeholders

Work closely with SDOT district inspectors to ensure customer issues are addressed and tracked

Adapt to changing codes and requirements, maintaining flexibility

Work collaboratively with other divisions and departments

Promote equity, diversity, and race and social justice at SDOT

Qualification

Civil Engineering experienceConstruction methods understandingCode interpretationMicrosoft products proficiencyPermit application reviewCustomer service skillsMulti-cultural workplace experienceIndependent self-starter

Required

Requires two (2) years of Civil Engineering experience and an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two (2) years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)

Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility