Engineering Permits Supervisor

About the role

The Engineering Permits Supervisor, under the supervision of the Community & Economic Development Manager, coordinates the processing, reviewing, and issuance of approvals and permits for public and private utility; street improvements associated with land development, lot improvement, building permits; and related land use actions. The role responds to and coordinates inquiries from external and internal customers concerning Public Works and Utilities standards, permitting requirements, records, and inspections. The position is responsible for tracking public works-related development reviews and permits, identifying and facilitating the resolution of technical issues, and communicating with developers and permit applicants regarding the development review and permit process. This work requires knowledge of engineering, independent judgment, and process management skills to coordinate these processes and resolve technical issues. Additionally, the Engineering Permits Supervisor provides engineering design, project management, and construction management and inspection services in support of capital projects, as directed by the Community & Economic Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates developers, contractors, and City departments in the review and processing of construction plans and other related documents for issuance of right of way, clearing and grading, and other engineering permits.
• Participates in review and pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinates development engineering-related reviews and comments on all applicable permit applications.
• Responds to public inquiries, providing appropriate engineering and documentation correspondence.
• Prepares and maintains records regarding LID (Local Improvement District), ULID, and Developer Reimbursement Agreements.
• Calculates LID, latecomer, connection, and system development fees.
• Supervises engineering subordinates and assists in review of project designs; research and customer service; inspection of public works construction projects; preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for utility and transportation projects; subordinate review, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Provides research, including legal documents, property ownership, right of way, easements, street vacations, assessments, and others, for Public Works and Utilities, City Attorney, CED, and other departments.
• Prepares legal descriptions of easements and property for review and records with County Assessor’s office.
• Provides as-built engineering records and right of way information for preparation of construction documents.
• Coordinates field inspections for permits and assists in routine engineering construction inspections, clearing and grading site inspections, and surveying.
• Assists the Community & Economic Development Manager by providing, as needed and assigned, engineering design, project management, and construction management and inspection services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Desirable qualifications include possession of a Professional Engineer License or Professional Land Surveyor valid in Washington State, or the ability to obtain.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering work.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license (or ability to acquire within 30 days of hire), and a driving record acceptable to the City’s risk manager.