Permit Specialist - Pueblo County : Job Details

Salary: $25.71 - $38.56 Hourly Location : Pueblo, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 02465 Department: Road And Bridge Operations Opening Date: 08/26/2025 Closing Date: 9/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A POSITION SUMMARY First point of contact for public and private entities to submit permit requests and documents for land use applications, subdivision plans, special use permits, map amendment requests, access permits, excavation permits, and stormwater permits. Performs a variety of additional duties including, but not limited to, assisting the public, developing and amending computer databases, preparing legal descriptions for various permits, and collecting funds. ****THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS**** WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Receives and performs a preliminary review of land use applications, subdivisions, special use permits, map amendments, and permits; prepares written review documents and reports including recommendations for denial or approval of land use applications with conditions affecting road, drainage, and stormwater systems.
• Assists the public with complaints and inquiries regarding the research of right-of-way and legal descriptions.
• Collects permit payments, letters of credit, bonds, and escrow.
• Independently travels to, attends, and represents the department at various public meetings, hearings, and project reviews; attends various meetings associated with stormwater, Fountain Creek Watershed, and memberships.
• Works in conjunction with the Traffic Engineering Specialist and Construction Inspector with review and approval of access permits; travels to worksite locations to perform duties of the position.
• Develops, updates, and amends computer databases for road maintenance, road right-of-way, bridges, and land use information; utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) Software including, but not limited to, ArcView, used for mapping projects.
• Prepares legal descriptions associated with various permits and right-of-way acquisitions.
• Calculates, collects, and tracks funds for public improvements and the road drainage fees that are assessed.
• Writes reports and agreements, maintains databases including, but not limited to Pubic Works, right-of-way files, and maintenance agreements; completes annual reports, and accounting reports.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVEREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSE:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
• Five (5) years or more experience in Civil Engineering or related technical field including land use applications, subdivision plans, special use permits, map amendment requests, access permits, excavation permits, and stormwater permits required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License required.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully pass background check.

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS • Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees • Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual • Remote & Hybrid working opportunities • County Retirement Program • Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership • Truly inclusive and diverse environment • Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building) • May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY 2025HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 20th
• Presidents' Day - February 17th
• Memorial Day - May 26th
• Employee Appreciation Day Picnic - June 4th
• Juneteenth Day - June 19th
• Independence Day - July 4th
• Day before Labor Day - August 29th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Labor Day -September 1st
• Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 6th
• Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 13th
• Halloween - October 31st (Early Release at 3:00pm)
• * Veteran's Day - November 11th
• * Day before Thanksgiving - November 26th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• * Thanksgiving Day - November 27th
• * Day after Thanksgiving - November 28th
• * Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
• * Christmas Day - December 25th
• Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One (1) Personal Day **
• One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***

* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
• Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes worked time in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director SICK LEAVE Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours. VACATION LEAVE

• Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
• After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
• Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay. EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect. If Benefit Selections:

• Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
• Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
• Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional) HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $747.00 $1,401.00 $1,933.00 Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.00 $1,742.00 Employee Contribution -$29.00 $115.00 $191.00 LOW HMOEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $943.00 $1,818.00 $2,514.00 Employer Contribution $786.00 $1,311.00 $1,776.00 Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00 HMO/DedEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $907.00 $1,749.00 $2,417.00 Employer Contribution $783.00 $1,307.00 $1,770.00 Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00 PPO Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $807.00 $1,556.00 $2,135.00 Employer Contribution $778.00 $1,296.00 $1,753.00 Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00 DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS (optional) Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00 Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00 Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00 VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional) Employee Only Employee + 1 Family Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00 Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00 Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD (required) Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period. Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410 BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required) Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional) This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with pre-tax dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement. Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered use or lose funds. ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)

• Optional Life Insurance
• Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
• Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans

*** These are post-tax benefits. *** For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: [email protected] For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: [email protected] 01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have five (5) years or more experience in Civil Engineering or related technical field including land use applications, subdivision plans, special use permits, map amendment requests, access permits, excavation permits, and stormwater permits?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question