Senior Permit Specialist
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, provides advanced technical and
paraprofessional engineering-related office and field
support to engineering project managers in the planning,
design and construction management of Engineering, Community
Development, Public Works and Utilities projects; and
performs related duties as assigned; does related work as
required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level class in the Specialist
series, a series of engineering/building support classes.
Incumbents lead and participate in the work of lower-level
technical personnel and perform the more difficult analysis,
drafting, plan checking, activities in support of the permit
issuance and tracking process and other related technical
duties in the assigned unit. Assignments require the
application of knowledge, experience and independent
judgment. Completed work is reviewed in terms of
compatibility with requirements, effectiveness and expected
results. Senior Permit Specialist is distinguished from
Permit Specialist in that incumbents in the former class may
provide lead supervision to other engineering/building
support staff and perform the more difficult and responsible
work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations
of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of duties does not exclude them from the position
if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for
this class. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with
assigned staff to ensure a high-performance, customer
service-oriented work environment that support achieving the
Department’s and the City’s mission, strategic plan,
objectives and values. Leads and participates in the work of
personnel engaged in the performance of technical,
paraprofessional civil engineering and administrative work;
plans, schedules, oversees and reviews the work of assigned
staff. Incumbent may be assigned one of three major
functional areas:
• Computes fees and cost estimates
• Reviews and evaluates plans, studies, designs, reports for
compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Sets appropriate work load priorities for counter staff is
assigned area
• Prepares clear, accurate and concise correspondence and
other written materials to construction industry
professionals and owners relating to required plan check
corrections Interprets and applies state and local codes and
regulations Interprets construction plans for inspectors
• Assists and makes recommendations for updating codes,
standards, regulations, and plan check procedures
• Advise construction industry professionals on plan review
processes, timelines, impact and applicable fees and
submittal requirements
• Act as a liaison between customers of assigned area and
the plan reviewers across departments
• Provide technical assistance to the general public and
construction industry professionals throughout the
construction process
• Participates in budget preparation; prepares cost
estimates; submit justifications for expenditures
• Conducts advanced administrative analysis related to the
activities or operation of permits issued by the assigned
Department/Division in accordance with general guidance
provided related to expected results; uses appropriate
analytical techniques and data-gathering processes to obtain
required information
• Assist in evaluating appropriateness of all plan review,
buy-in fee and repayment zone fees and permit fees for
applications submitted
• Performs plan review of small to medium size projects for
compliance with applicable City codes and standards
• Assists the general public, contractors, developers,
engineers, and City personnel with the interpretation of
City development codes and standards
• Interpret, understand and apply State and local codes and
ordinances, regulations as applicable to the assigned area
of responsibility
• Prepares and analyzes monthly, annual and fiscal
statistical reports and recommends improvements to the plan
review process
• Performs related duties, as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and completion of two
years major college course work in architecture,
construction management, or engineering; and five years of
sub-professional engineering, building trade, drafting,
and/or field survey experience as applicable for area of
hire; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an
appropriate, valid Arizona driver’s license within one month
of hire.
Incumbent with the Traffic Engineering Division are required
to have their five years experience in the installation,
maintenance, and repair of electric, electronic, and digital
signal control devices. Possession of, or ability to obtain,
an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level
II Traffic Signal Certification within one year of hire and
an appropriate, valid Arizona Driver’s License within one
month of hire.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An Associate of Arts degree with major course work in civil
engineering, building trade, or closely related field and
two years of increasingly responsible experience as an
inspector, permit specialist or construction plan checker;
or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A
valid Arizona driver’s license and Combination Dwelling
Inspector license or a NICET Level I certification are
preferred at time of hire.
Engineering Incumbents are desired to have knowledge of the
theory, principles and practices of civil engineering design
and construction; principles of physics and mathematics
applicable to civil engineering; principles and techniques.
Uses of construction materials; legal guidelines for public
works engineering; public relations; micro-computer
applications pertaining to the work, including word
processing, and spreadsheet analysis.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees must use proper safety precautions, anticipate
unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent
accidents. Responsibility for the safety of self, others,
materials, and equipment is a responsibility of all
employees. Use of all required safety equipment is required.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are
regularly required to walk, stand and sit; talk and hear,
both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger,
handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach
with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, color vision and the ability
to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are
regularly required to use written and oral communication
skills; read and interpret information and documents;
analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret
situations; perform highly detailed work on multiple,
concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and
interact with officials and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may work under typical office conditions where
the noise level is quiet and/or occasionally. Employees may
occasionally be required to work in outside conditions,
exposed to hot or wet conditions, where the noise level may
be loud. Employees may occasionally work near moving
equipment and be exposed to heavy traffic.
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Revised: 09/06
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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