Permit Acquisition Specialist II

One Gas

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision packages

Paid Time Off

401(K) plan with company match

Profit Sharing contributions

Life Insurance

Job summary

ONE Gas, headquartered in Tulsa, provides natural gas distribution and serves communities in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. The company seeks a role supporting permit acquisitions with strong analytics skills and collaboration with Engineering and Construction teams.

The position requires mapping/ CAD experience, proficiency with Office 365, and the ability to interpret regulations across city, county, and DOT jurisdictions.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; associate degree preferred in general studies or related field.
Two to four years of relevant experience; minimum one year required.
Experience with mapping software and office equipment used for this role.
Experience with basic arithmetic and percentage calculations; testing of skills.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365 programs including Excel and Power BI; building queries and dashboards.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and analytics to engineering and construction departments related to permit acquisitions.
Coordinate gas construction permit acquisitions with Engineering & Project Coordination.
Read and explain city, municipal, DOT, and county permit regulations for target areas.
Review and select Traffic Control Plans for construction permits.
Create and maintain permit-related databases and document sets.
Use surveys to identify property markers, easements, and rights of way for permits.
Provide information to internal/external customers, contractors, and officials regarding permits and job orders.
Prepare reports and correspondence for permit execution and related activities.
Attend to regular attendance and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory rules interpretation

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Written and oral communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Map software

Office 365 (Excel, Power BI, Dynamics, Teams)

Job description

Provide technical support and job performance analytics to engineering and construction departments related to permit acquisitions.

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Utilize drafting computer and/or hand drawn information including but not limited to:
- Complex engineering drawings
- Highway/railroad crossing permits
- Right of way drawings
- Pipeline alignment/site/profile drawings
- Maps
- Property plats
Coordinate gas construction permit acquisitions with Engineering & Project Coordination.
Read, comprehend, and explain the rules and regulations for city and municipal, department of transportation, and county jurisdictions for the area where permits will be obtained.
Review and select Traffic Control Plans associated with construction permits.
Create and/or maintain permit related databases and various other document sets.
Utilize survey and measuring data from engineering or consultants to identify property markers, easements, and right of ways to obtain permits.
Provide information and assistance to internal and external customers, contractors, public works officials, employees and others concerning permit related construction activity, job orders, billings, and other related issues.
Compile, verify, and/or prepare information, reports, and/or correspondence including but not limited to:
- Permit documents for executing Construction
- Letters and memos to internal or external customers
- Right-of-way descriptions or land measurement if needed to obtain permits
- Hard surface Restoration permit documents
- Input and reconciliation of various entries in multiple databases
Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

High school diploma is required. Associate's Degree preferred in general studies and the following job related experience:

Experience

This role typically calls for two to four years of relevant experience. Minimum of one-year relevant experience is required.
Experience in the use and function of mapping software and office equipment applicable to position.
Experience with the application of basic arithmetic:
- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Application of decimals and percentages. (Tested) Application of trigonometric and geometric formulas.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office 365 programs including Excel, Power BI, Dynamics, Teams, and Notes, including experience building queries, dashboards, and using basic functions like VLOOKUP.
Experience and training related to:
- Pipe, mechanical, and architectural drawings
- Computer assisted drafting (CAD) systems
- English usage and spelling
- Neat/legible lettering
- Drawings or updates to drawings on job orders, completion reports, and related information
Ability related to:
- Demonstrate a technical skill set
- Process driven - able to develop a process flow of work performed
- Analytical skills – able to develop metric of work performed
- Multi-tasking – able to hand multi-layer of documents
Experience reading and reviewing maps, atlas pages, plats, legal descriptions, and diagrams related to permit acquisitions.
Experience reading, interpreting, and/or preparing written information including but not limited to:
- Material lists
- Right-of-way information
- Maps
- Blueprints
- Legal descriptions
- City and County permit regulations
- Highway/Railroad permits
- Building codes
Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English and effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers.

Licenses and Certifications

Required: Applicable driver's license

Additional Requirements

Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds 2 to 3 times a week; up to 30 pounds 3 to 4 times a month.
Stationary for extended periods.
Fine motor skills to draw minute details.
Communicate and/or exchange information and instructions; conduct oral presentations and/or meetings.
Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.
Able to operate tools and equipment required.

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.

About Us

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.

Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
Paid Time Off
401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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