WGL - Lead, Public Space Compliance

Description

Key responsibilities include serving as a subject matter expert on agency requirements, creating and maintaining centralized standards, policies, and procedures for permit applications, field compliance, and closure, and establishing a quality assurance framework to meet agency guidelines. The incumbent will also develop training materials, coordinate communication with permitting agencies to reduce rework, investigate and resolve jurisdictional feedback, conduct root‑cause assessments, and document changes in requirements along with mitigation strategies while working closely with leadership, government relations, public policy, and legal teams.

• Serve as subject matter expert on agency permitting and restoration requirements for utility work in public spaces.
• Develop and maintain centralized standards, policies, and procedures for permit applications, field compliance, and closure.
• Create and sustain a quality assurance framework ensuring permit requests meet agency guidelines.
• Design training and educational materials for internal and external stakeholders on permit requirements.
• Liaise with local permitting agencies to improve collaboration, reduce rework, and achieve compliance.
• Investigate and resolve jurisdictional feedback or complaints in a timely manner.
• Conduct root‑cause assessments and drive continuous improvement of utility processes.
• Document jurisdictional requirement changes and define mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership, government relations, public policy, and legal teams.

Requirements

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and at least seven years of experience in permitting, utility construction, or roadway restoration. Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required, along with the ability to interpret construction drawings, maintain a valid driver’s license, build effective relationships with external agencies, present ideas clearly, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.

• Possess at least seven years of experience in permitting, utility construction, or roadway restoration.
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings for compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license for travel within the service territory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other business software.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $92,400 to $132,750 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional incentives. Washington Gas values workforce diversity and encourages qualified U.S. military veterans and service members to apply.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance