Job title: Permitting and Administrative Manager
Company: City of Arvada
Job description: General PurposeThe City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed above reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid-range.General Purpose:Responsible for the daily operation of permitting and warranty functions.Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEssential FunctionsSupervises technical staff in the administration of permits for work within the public right-of-way and the warranty process for public improvements constructed with City Projects and private developments.Responsible for the execution of ongoing operations of the City’s dry utilities program.Responsible for all aspects of the formalization and execution of the City’s dry utility permitting program.Serves as the technical expert and program manager on dry utility permitting.Enforces the City’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications as it pertains to permitting and warranty.Representing the City in relationship building with dry utility companies.Serves as the public works lead in franchise agreement negotiations.Stays informed about upcoming legislative and industry changes and recommends changes to policy and procedures based on these changes.Develops operational priorities, goals and performance measures for staff; manages and delegates authority to staff for the successful completion of objectives.Ensures continuous process improvements are identified and implemented, in cooperation with other department managers.Works collaboratively with other members of the City management and staff to accomplish work system goals and solve complex problems.Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.Other Job FunctionsAssists and trains engineering division administrative personnel during high workload times and absences.Coordinates with the City Engineer to provide feedback/suggestions on Engineering Code of Standard and ordinance improvements.Occasionally presents to City Council via formal or informal workshops.May represent the City in meetings with professional organizations, boards, commissions, other public agencies, and the public; responds to media as necessary.Other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExpert knowledge in all areas of permitting practices and procedures.Expert ability to lead others, facilitate and build collaborative working relationships across multiple disciplines.Expert project coordination skills.Solid knowledge in engineering principles and practices.Strong knowledge of applicable Arvada City codes, ordinances, rules and policies and applicable state and federal regulations.Strong customer service skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the City, as well as all outside influences, in a positive and cooperative manner.Solid computer skills with ability to utilize software systems to manage data and create documents, spreadsheets, presentations and/or reports.Ability to answer technical questions based on understanding of division policies and procedureAbility to use digital plan review computer tools, programs and systems.Ability to strategize and consider and assess potential short-term and long-term impact of decisions.Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.Qualifications – Education, Experience and Physical DemandsLicenses or CertificationsA valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.Completion of formalized Traffic Control, Bluebeam, and Plan Review training. ICC Permit Technician Certification.Education
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Work ExperienceFive (5) years of progressively responsible office/administrative experience. Three (3) years of experience as a Permit Technician or related experience. One (1) year supervising or leading a team.Physical DemandsLight to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.HazardsMinimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accidentWork EnvironmentExposure to routine office noise and equipmentVision Mission ValuesThe City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.
Expected salary: $86262.96 – 117951.36 per year
Location: Arvada, CO
Job date: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 02:46:26 GMT
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