NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Utility Permit Specialist
1210 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33.16/hr - $44.50/hr
2+ years expThe City of Ankeny is seeking a Utility Permit Specialist to join their Municipal Utilities Department. The role involves reviewing and analyzing utility construction plans and permits, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with city standards through inspections and monitoring of permit work.
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Responsibilities
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 applicant’s proposed utility can be located
Assist with the review 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 Ankeny’s standards and requirements
Assist in the tracking progress of permits making sure all restoration work is complete and in compliance with existing guidelines. Also continue to maintain an organized project listing of what was submitted, when it was submitted and when it was responded to or ultimately approved
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 being installed per approved plans. Review any requests for relocation as necessary for proposed construction
Assist in coordination of all public and private utility construction and issue correct permit(s) as needed
Coordinate with staff to share any needed mapping, shapefiles, or CAD files with applicant so this information will be included within their permit submission
Inspect all field work related to permits for compliance and completeness. Also review all 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
Assists engineering staff with research and other duties on a variety of engineering tasks
Assists engineering staff with final inspections and files reports for findings using LAMA
Assists with other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or an equivalent and two (2) years technical schooling with classes in math, computer-aided drafting, surveying, engineering technology, or related engineering field
Shall be able to obtain a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, general construction, and graphic information systems (GIS); knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices of public and private construction; ability to read and interpret engineering plans for public and private construction including proposed improvements as well as existing infrastructure; ability to perform moderately complex computations; ability to communicate ideas to others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, consultants, and the general public; ability to organize and maintain multiple projects at one time; ability to provide written and verbal communication to applicants regarding any comments or concerns obtained from the review process; and basic knowledge of computer aided drafting (CAD), and graphic information system (GIS) software are helpful but not required
Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force
Must be insurable
Must be sighted
Must be able to hear normal conversation
Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation
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
Benefits
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
Company
NEOGOV
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