NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Joint Use Permitting Specialist
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$91K/yr - $129K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Joint Use Permitting Specialist to join the City of Tacoma's Power Division. This role focuses on reviewing and processing applications for pole attachments, analyzing records, and ensuring compliance with standards while interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Review and analyze requests for attachments to Tacoma Power's utility poles; assist customers with application submittal in the Accela Customer Access Portal and verify completeness and accuracy of data
Clearly communicate requirements with applicants to ensure compliance with agreements and standards; monitor program lifecycle, including permit cycle, SAP contract accounts, and revenues
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure requests for attachments to Tacoma Power poles are reviewed and processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards
Review and interpret contract language requirements
Issue make-ready construction quotes and create cash invoices in SAP for make-ready work
Assist with maintaining attachment records and pole inventory by extracting data from Accela, evaluating accuracy
Create and maintain Accela and SAP standard operating procedures
Create/update/close work orders in SAP to track labor and equipment time for field inspections, Make-Ready work, and Line Engineering review
Bill external entities for project costs, requested services, and/or billable projects
Maintain superior customer service and resolve issues as they arise; ensure timely responses to both internal and external customers
Track program statistics for benchmarking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or directly related field
2 years of analytical and/or program coordination/management work in area related to assignment
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family
Paid holidays and paid leave
Participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire)
Continuing education and advancement opportunities
Growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives
Long-term disability plan
Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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