Utilities Permits Specialist - EXAM

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, is responsible for specialized and technical work in the consolidated utilities permits and inspections office; performs related duties as required. This role provides technical expertise regarding permitting and inspection processes associated with water and sewer utility work, evaluates site plans for permit application approvals, and answers urgent calls from staff inspectors and/or contractors regarding final determinations of sewer or water line construction according to City rules and standards. The specialist reviews sewer line videos for permitting for emergency repairs and/or to evaluate existing sewer lateral conditions, including main line wye locations and existing cap-off locations. They coordinate with sewer maintenance workers on connection issues between private laterals and City main lines, ensuring a summary record of each issue is complete. Additionally, the role fields questions from other City departments regarding water and sewer utility line construction practices, inspections, fee calculations, or other related issues. The position oversees inspections for compliance with City codes, standards, rules, and regulations, provides fee calculations and front footage determinations for complex plan reviews, and manages the bond process for stormwater construction inspection deposits (CID). This role may also supervise inspector or permit staff, research and sign off on sewer approval for building cards, prepare technical reports, and maintain files and records of work activities.

Requirements

Possession of an associate degree and two (2) years of experience in the general construction field, reviewing construction plans, calculating fees for permit issuance, or performing construction inspections, sewer collection maintenance, or water distribution maintenance.
Additional experience as specified may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Computerized exam covering planning/organizing, reading comprehension, problem sensitivity, plan/map reading, and 2016/2019 Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Completion of all phases of the testing process.
One or more interviews.
Criminal background check.
Pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 2016/2019 Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise regarding permitting and inspection processes associated with water and sewer utility work.
Evaluates site plans for determination of permit application approvals.
Answers urgent calls from staff inspectors and/or contractors regarding final determinations of sewer or water line construction according to City rules and standards.
Reviews sewer line videos for determination of permitting for emergency repairs and/or to evaluate existing sewer lateral conditions.
Reviews sewer videos for main line wye locations and existing cap-off locations.
Coordinates with sewer maintenance workers regarding connection issues between private laterals and City main lines.
Ensures a summary record of each individual issue is complete.
Fields questions and issues from other City departments and divisions regarding water and sewer utility line construction practices, inspections, fee calculations, or other related issues.
Oversees inspections to ensure they comply with City codes, standards, rules, and regulations.
Provides fee calculations and front footage determinations for complicated and difficult plan reviews, including sanitary, storm, and water plans.
Reviews or verifies accuracy of fee calculations.
Manages the bond process for stormwater construction inspection deposits (CID).
Collects the bond with CID fees for the construction contract plans.
Supervises inspector or permit staff to include conducting performance appraisals, approving leave requests, and initiating disciplinary actions.
May research and sign off on sewer approval for building cards, a requirement for occupancy, after inspections are performed.
Prepares technical reports.
Maintains files and records of work activities.