Watershed Permitting Specialist II

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Permit Administration specialist to complete and submit permit applications in line with project schedules. You will coordinate with municipal partners and ensure any required payments accompany applications, while summarizing data and observations from analysis.

Responsibilities include reviewing applications for accuracy, communicating with City staff and external stakeholders, maintaining networks with other cities, and preparing operating reports.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year equivalent degree; professional experience may substitute.
• 3-5 years in utility or municipal permitting role.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of progressive experience preferred.
• Valid State Issued Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews permit applications for accuracy and compliance
• Communicates verbally and in writing with other City employees, vendors, customers, and external stakeholders relative to status and procedures for permit submittal
• Prepares, delivers and/or pick up additional permit applications for utilities or other services
• Monitors permit duration and submit extension requests when required
• Coordinate and secure the payment method (if required) to accompany additional permit applications
• Maintain network to other cities, public works departments, and governmental agencies that we collaborate with related to permit applications
• Reviews monthly statistics and data and prepares operating reports
• Performs other duties related to the management and submission of permit requests and other administrative tasks

Skills

MicroStation

CAD software

Verbal and written communication

Permit application procedures

Education

Associate’s degree or two-year equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD-based applications

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Permit Administration specialist to complete and submit permit applications in line with project schedules. You will coordinate with municipal partners and ensure any required payments accompany applications, while summarizing data and observations from analysis.

Responsibilities include reviewing applications for accuracy, communicating with City staff and external stakeholders, maintaining networks with other cities, and preparing operating reports.