WGL - Senior Public Space Permitting Compliance Specialist/Team Lead

Job Description

WGL - Sr. Public Space Permitting Compliance Specialist/Team Lead

Washington Gas has an immediate opening for a Sr. Public Space Permitting Compliance Specialist/Team Lead. The person in this role will serve as the expert on utility construction permitting and restoration in public spaces with a focus on developing standards and training, ensuring compliance, managing quality assurance, and collaborating with local permitting agencies. 

You Will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on agency requirements for utility construction related permitting and restoration requirements with in depth understanding of relevant permit requirements, codes, and regulations pertaining to utility work in the public space.    

• Develop and maintain centralized standards / policies / procedures as it relates to utility permit applications, field compliance, and permit closure.

• Develop and maintain quality assurance and control framework to assure permit requests meet agency guidelines and requirements.

• Develop and maintain training and educational materials for use with both internal and external parties as it relates to permit requirements as they relate to utility construction.

• Coordinate and maintain consistent communication and engagement with local permitting agencies with responsibility of permitting and inspecting gas utility work with intention of improving collaboration, reduced rework, and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes related to maintaining compliance with public space requirements.

• Investigate feedback or complaints from jurisdictions with timely resolution of any compliance or quality issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders in a time sensitive manner.  Coordinate or perform root cause assessment of any issues and seek continuous improvement of utility processes.

• Document and maintain records of jurisdictional requirement changes over time.  Including impact and mitigation strategy.  Coordinate closely with leadership, government relations, public policy, and legal.

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• High School Diploma/GED required

• At least seven (7) years of applicable experience is required. Ideally permitting, utility construction, or roadway restoration.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. 

• Working knowledge of permitting, utility construction, or roadway restoration is preferred

• Experience with public space permitting authorities are preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise related to utility construction in the public space is preferred.

• Ability to review and understand construction drawings as they relate to compliance with jurisdictional requirements for permitting and restoration.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license to travel within the Washington Gas service territory.  

• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies, supervisors and peers.

• Demonstrated ability to present ideas logically and concisely to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.

• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, to share, retrieve, research and present business information.

We offer a competitive salary range of $92,400 to $132,750 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply 

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission:  https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

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