Seattle Department of Transportation · 19 hours ago
Permit Services Lead (Senior Civil Engineering Specialist)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60.61/hr - $67.91/hr
4+ years expSeattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to connecting communities and building safer streets. The Permit Services Lead will oversee a team responsible for the technical review of construction and utility permit applications, ensuring compliance with regulations while prioritizing safety and mobility.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
As a working Lead, plan, organize, direct, prioritize and evaluate the work activities of Permit Services staff
Conduct permit review and provide customer service, online, over the phone, and in-person at the Permit Use counter
Provide programmatic leadership related to analysis, maintenance and review of departmental and division policies and procedures regarding permit processing, review, and compliance
Assist in evaluating data and reports for purpose of observing trends, development of services, staff analysis and program efficiency
Perform and ensure staff maintain thorough permit quality assurance ad quality control measures through the permit issuing process
Supervise functions to coordinate pre-submittal and pre-construction conferences
Lead support functions related to inspection warning response
Supervise functions related to permit cancellation, voiding, refunds, credit memos and resolution of permit related accounting issues
May serve on internal and external committees to standardize and improve specifications, materials, methods, and procedures
Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice
Qualification
Required
Requires four (4) years of Civil Engineering experience
An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two (2) years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility
Preferred
Familiarity with technology including Microsoft products, email management, electronic plan review
Understanding of construction means and methods
Field experience related to utility and or construction
An ability to understand and interpret code and policy
Team based leadership and supervisory skills
Positive and flexible leadership style
An ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Department of Transportation
Seattle Department of Transportation is a Government Administration industry
1001-5000 employees
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