Permit Acquisition Specialist II

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize drafting computer and/or hand-drawn information including:
  • 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:
  • 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required; Associate's Degree preferred in general studies.
• 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 the 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 metrics of work performed
  • Multi-tasking – able to handle multi-layer 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:
  • 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.
• Applicable driver's license required.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.