Platting Assistant

Job Summary:

The position of Platting Assistant is an administrative level position within the Planning & Visioning Practice Area. The position involves routine administrative tasks and local travel to submit and record subdivision plats, or secure documents related to plat recordation. This position level receives immediate supervision from the Platting Project Manager and ultimately reports to the Practice Area Leader-Planning & Visioning.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares submittals to various local jurisdictions regarding platting activity of varying size and complexity.
• Creates, reviews, and assists in the review of plats to ensure compliance with codes, plans, and regulations.
• Frequent travel to perform property research, acquire needed project information and certified documents, and submit plats.
• Attend public meetings and assist other planning staff as appropriate.
• Occasional need to attend afterhours events.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

The opportunity to gain the needed knowledge for this position is available while on the job.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of platting and jurisdictional requirements.
• Knowledge of a relevant specialization, such as easement and/or property recordation, with relevant county clerks and tax offices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which should include Microsoft Office and Internet applications, and potentially, graphics-oriented software including AutoCAD, Photoshop or Illustrator and GIS.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to project conditions.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep track of time spent on various projects.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
• Use of a personal vehicle for job related purposes will be compensated per established reimbursement rates. A toll tag will be provided or reimbursed.

Education, Certification and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area of study is preferred.
• 0 -3 years’ experience
• Commission as a Notary Public is required but can be obtained while employed.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

• Must have reliable/dependable transportation.
• Must maintain minimum vehicle insurance as required by state law.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both orally and in writing.
• The employee is occasionally required to move about the office to operate office productivity machinery.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• May require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to drive for various job responsibilities.

Why Join EHRA?

At EHRA Engineering, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects. Join our team and take the next step in your career journey with opportunities for growth and development.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.