Permits Manager
- Employer
- City Of Alexandria Virginia
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Salary
- $69,078.36 - $113,546.33 Annually
- Closing date
- Mar 4, 2019
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services
- Function
- Engineer
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Permits Manager
An Overview
The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is seeking a Permits Manager (Civil Engineer III) for the Development Services Division to manage T&ES Permits Center and T&ES Permitting Staff. The T&ES Permit Center is an integral part of the City's One Stop Permitting Center located in the Alexandria City Hall.
The T&ES Permits Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the T&ES Permit Center, as well as providing long range vision to provide high quality customer service to applicants and providing mentorship to Permits Staff. The T&ES Permits Manager will work closely with the City's central Permit Center.
The Opportunity
- Directs, manages, and supervises employees and ensures that program objectives and outcomes are achieved;
- Coordinate the flow of assigned work and follow through in a timely manner by supervising, scheduling, and coordinating the T&ES Permit Center activities;
- Perform plan review for development, construction, and maintenance of traffic activities;
- Administer the Department's Utility permits and inspection program;
- Demonstrate competency in the use of computer-based software and office systems;
- With the support of staff, processes T&ES permits in an efficient, timely manner;
- Provides support, guidance, direction, and mentorship to Permits Center staff;
- Possess experience in performing staff supervision, training, and performance evaluations;
- Maintain records, perform quality control of data, and prepare reports;
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely both orally and in writing; and
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
To qualify for this position, all candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and five years of professional experience.
To be considered as an ideal candidate, one should possess experience in working in a municipal or technical environment and have additional expertise in public administration, process management, permitting. A solid background in civil and municipal engineering and a background in right-of-way and land development services is ideal. The candidate should be able to determine priorities and adjust work plans accordingly, perform the tasks of the position independently and to make decisions; be able to maintain effective working relationships; communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing; and be able to coordinate T&ES Permit Center activities with other City departments.
About the Department
T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City government click here, or for a broader view of the City of Alexandria click here.
Company
The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community. We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed. In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits. Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.
We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.
With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.
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