What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Development Coordinator - Utility Systems Department position at City of Port St. Lucie?
Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- Provides administrative and technical support to Engineering staff, including compiling and maintaining databases, correspondence, records, and varying reports.
- Reviews various applications, including new Utility projects. Maintains electronic files in accordance with State records retention guidelines.
- Reviews forms for accuracy; explains agreement and permit procedures, fees, and determines missing documents.
- Explains and answers questions for developers and contractors regarding application process for obtaining permits, the inspection process, conditions of Certificate of Occupancy (CO), and other procedures.
- Assists the Plans Reviewers by maintaining phone contact with Engineers to expedite the Agreement process. Responds to telephone inquiries.
- Reviews applications and plans for building permits, including grease calculations and grease management plans.
- Provides administrative and technical support to staff with the processing of digital construction permit applications for water/wastewater facilities. Reviews forms for accuracy; explains permit procedures, fees and determines missing documents; enters information into the computer.
- May participate in construction meetings.
- Reviews electronic Right-of-way permit applications and plans. Marks plans using PDF editor if comments are needed, and coordinates/processes Permits.
- Creates and processes Service Agreements for projects as needed. Coordinating various needed information from staff, owners, and developer's Engineers.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Operates general office equipment.
- Conducts varied research accordingly.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2) years of experience in utility construction work preferred. Skills testing required, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of clean driving record required.
A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- Knowledge of construction terminology and documentation.
- Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of utility easements and local maps.
- Knowledge of City codes and ordinances and requirements of multiple outside agencies as they pertain to building permits.
- Skill in typing, filing, and research techniques.
- Skill in operating office equipment.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using different units of measurements, using whole fractions, and decimals while applying to practical situations.
- Ability to prepare written technical reports.
- Ability to read and interpret water and sewer construction design prints.
- Ability to complete assignments within time commitment constraints.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, employees, officials, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $41,246
