DWM Watershed Permitting Technician I (Office of Engineering Services) presso City of Atlanta

Posting expires: September 19, 2025

Salary: $44,369.10 - $59,232.75

General Description and Classification Standards:

Performs completion and submittal of permit applications based on construction schedule as provided by the project team. Maintains collaborative network with other municipalities, public works/transportation departments, and other governmental agencies that we submit permit requests to.  Coordinate and secure the payment method (if required) to accompany additional permit applications. Summarizes data and provides commentary or observations based on analysis.  Note: positions in this class may also lead other related administrative or operations processes within the organization provided they have a similar level of professional challenge.   

Supervision Received:

Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Reviews permit applications for accuracy and compliance 
• Submits permit requests to the appropriate authority for review and approval 
• Communicates permit applications status updates to the project team 
• Monitors permit duration and submit extension requests when required 
• Reviews monthly statistics and data and prepares operating reports.   
• Interacts with line staff, managers, supervisors, and external departments to discuss outstanding permit requests 
• Performs other duties related to the management and submission of permit requests and other administrative tasks related to the area of assignment.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Skills in operation of computers to submit and retrieve data 
• Ability to review data and associated plans/drawings to identify the need for the requests and to confirm the completeness of the submittal(s)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - High School Diploma and 1-3 years’ experience in data entry in a construction, engineering, or development environment.

Licensures and Certifications - Valid State Issued Driver's License required

Preferred Requirements – Associate degree or two-year equivalent degree (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

3-5 years of experience in date entry in a construction, engineering, or development environment.

Work Environment: Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.  

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Medium work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work:  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work:  Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Schedule:
This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.