Street Cut Permits & Plans Coordinator

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a qualified individual to oversee coordination, administrative, review and technical support activities for excavation permits within the City's right-of-way. The role requires ensuring permit requests and plans comply with all Houston ordinances.

Key duties include reviewing and approving Street Cut permit applications, guiding staff in permit reviews, examining engineering plans, and serving as liaison to departments, developers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Designing or a closely related field.
• Two years of related experience, such as surveying, engineering, drafting or designing, are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, Design or closely related field may substitute for education and experience; directly related professional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Street Cut Permit Applications.
• Directs personnel in the review of Street Cut permit requests.
• Reviews engineering plan and profile for accuracy and compliance with City of Houston ordinances and design.
• Handles inquiries from the general public and staff personnel.
• Serves as a liaison to departments, agencies, developers, and contractors.
• Assist customers with questions concerning their permit request and plans.
• Coordinates and monitors equipment and system repair.
• Assists supervisors in completing special assignments.

Skills

Coordination

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Designing or closely related field

Job description

The City of Houston is seeking a qualified individual to oversee coordination, administrative, review and technical support activities for excavation permits within the City's right-of-way. The role requires ensuring permit requests and plans comply with all Houston ordinances.

Key duties include reviewing and approving Street Cut permit applications, guiding staff in permit reviews, examining engineering plans, and serving as liaison to departments, developers, and contractors.