Utility Permitting Specialist

Austin Community College; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College in Land O' Lakes, FL is seeking a Utility Permitting Specialist to review and enforce zoning and land development utilities regulations. The role involves cross-department coordination and preparing documentation for county actions.

The candidate will analyze utility applications, coordinate with engineers and attorneys, and assist with public communication. Fieldwork and lifting up to 35 pounds are required as part of ongoing municipal utility projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years of related review experience.
• Associate degree with 4 years of related review experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate utility applications and prepare agenda items.
• Prepare correspondence and letters of commitment.
• Communicate with engineers, developers, and attorneys.
• Research background information and perform plan reviews.
• Assist with public inquiries and provide procedural guidance.
• Lift up to 35 pounds and perform fieldwork.
• Travel/field site visits as required.

Skills

Pasco County ordinances

Site development principles

Civil engineering terminology

Reading aerial photos/maps

Mapping computations

Oral and written instructions

Public interaction

Present findings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

2 years public/regulatory experience

Engineering/surveying/planning coursework preferred

Job description

Utility Permitting Specialist

Title: Utility Permitting Specialist
Department: Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt.
Location: Land O' Lakes, Florida
Job Type: Full Time
Hourly Range: $26.37 - $36.92

General Description

This role involves responsible technical and administrative work in the review, evaluation, and enforcement of the zoning and land development regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Reviews and performs interdepartmental coordination of developer applications (e.g. Planning and Growth Management Memos, FDOT, ACCELA, etc.) Prepares agenda items for BOCC (e.g. Utility Service Agreements). Prepares miscellaneous correspondence. Reviews and analyzes utility applications, comment letters, submittals for compliance with applicable utility codes and procedures. Responds in writing to owners, developers, engineers and attorneys. Coordinates with Assistant County Attorney for Agreements (e.g. Merchant's Agreements, Landscape Waivers, etc.) Researches background information, files and submittals for weekly plan review. Sends correspondence to Engineers and Developers Comment Letters and Letters of Commitment. Reviews correspondence and recommendations to the Service Commitment Division. Assists with questions and/or problems which occur in daily activities. Gives instructions on procedures, both written and verbal. Assists with developers, engineers, attorneys, planners and other interested parties on procedural private development utility issues. Follows up with the public by telephone or in writing as required. Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Pasco County ordinances dealing with utilities procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in site development.
• Understanding of civil engineering, construction terminology, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret aerial photos, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to perform computations associated with mapping.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet and work with the public.
• Ability to present findings in written, oral, and graphic form.

Physical Skills / Working Conditions

Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires fieldwork visiting sites. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations OR an Associate degree and four (4) years of experience in review for compliance with planning, zoning, building, and land development or similar regulations OR a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience. Two (2) years' experience in a governmental or regulatory agency. College level courses in engineering, surveying and/or planning related studies preferred.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA Statement

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Drug-Free Workplace

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Veterans' Preference

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.