Right-of-Way Permit and Inspection Technician

March 6, 2025 Hiring Range 27.96 - 40.55 This is a full-time hourly position. 40 BMEA (20 Hours) Under general supervision, the Right-of-Way Permit & Inspection Technician reviews and processes building permits, utility service (water and wastewater connections), erosion control permits, grading permits, and public right-of-way permits to ensure conformance with city standards and approved plans, to assess fees, and maintain records. Lead permit and inspection coordination efforts associated to construction projects located in or impacting rights-of-way and public easements for compliance with municipal codes and standards and perform related duties as required.

• Responsible for permit acceptance, review and approval processes, including coordination between inspectors and contractors.
• Ensures permit application is complete including submittal of all plans and documents required to review the application.
• Calculates appropriate fees.
• Approves material releases.
• Ensures required fees are collected and contractor licenses are current prior to release and approval of permits.
• Coordinates right-of-way inspections.

• Interacts with professional engineers and planners to discuss and resolve design related problems.
• Interacts with professional engineers, architects, developers, contractors, utility companies and property owners to discuss and resolve code/standard concerns and placement issues.
• Acts as a liaison between Planning & Development Services and private utility companies including electric, gas, and communications.
• Ensures that project applicants are fully informed of city requirements, necessary permits, relevant processes, codes and deadlines and responds to inquiries and complaints.
• Performs field visits and inspections, resolves problems related to design and public works infrastructure.
• Maintains and updates records of permits and licenses issued utilizing permit tracking software and microfiche/laserfiche and performs related information research and retrieval.
• Recommends revisions to the city's code, design criteria, standard specifications manuals, policies, and fee schedules.

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.
• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.
• Works with the engineering review staff, the public, contractors, and other city departments as necessary to resolve complaints, requests for service, and right-of-way related code violations.
• Interacts with professional engineers, architects, contractors, and homeowners to discuss and resolve design and construction issues.
• Supports enforcement efforts by analyzing issues and providing documentation for necessary City departments, such as City Attorney’s office and Code Enforcement, and testifies in court as necessary.
• Researches and interprets codes, plans, reports, survey documents, and legal agreements.
• Maintains knowledge of pertinent construction standards and practices including those related to transportation, domestic water, wastewater, stormwater, flood control, natural gas, electric, telecommunications, traffic control, and erosion control.
• Assists with inspection related tasks including site inspections, code compliance, and inquiries.
• Maintains knowledge of pertinent City Master Plans, City policies, Municipal codes, and Design and Construction Standards.
• Maintains professional certifications as required to meet the needs of the City.
• Maintains personal and professional standards of continuous improvement; updates job knowledge as to changing products, technologies and building codes.
• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.

• Ability to deal with the public on complex issues.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to manage time and stay organized with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings, surveys, plats, engineering studies and technical reports, design manuals, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving tactics & skills.
• Skill in utilizing written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare clear and concise written correspondence, reports, and recommendations, and to make public presentations.
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history

• Ability to interpret municipal codes and design standards.
• Knowledge based on previous experience with permitting and right-of-way inspection in municipal government.
• Knowledge of public works infrastructure installation, maintenance, inspection or engineering including development review and code interpretation in a municipal environment.
• Certification as an ATSSA Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor or ability to obtain certification.

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering technology, engineering or related field; or four (4) years’ related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
• Two (2) years of experience in plan review, permitting, construction, construction inspection, estimating, project management, construction related to water, sewer, stormwater, dry utilities, fiber, utility locating, directional boring, concrete & asphalt or similar field.

• Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Ability to perform both sedentary activity in an office environment and moderately strenuous physical activity in an outdoor environment; physical ability to stand, walk, climb, and kneel on varied terrain; regularly lifting and carrying including occasionally lifting objects over 100 pounds; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for operating vehicles, reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and customers. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
• Work Environment: Works both in a clean, comfortable environment and outdoors in variable weather conditions. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
• Machines and Equipment Used: Frequently uses engineering scales and instrumentation, city vehicle, standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators, measuring devices, handheld computer, camera equipment, calculator, testing equipment and microfiche and microfilm reader and copy machines.