PERMITS COORDINATOR II - 55009168

State of Florida; Rural Municipality of Belfast; On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading state department as a Permits Coordinator II. You will be responsible for reviewing permit applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting the public through the permitting process. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Generous Vacation

Sick Leave

10 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance.
• Valid Class E driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of permit applications for compliance.
• Coordinate inter-departmental meetings for permit processing.
• Provide public assistance to permit applicants.

Skills

Negotiation

Public Speaking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

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Requisition No:853062

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PERMITS COORDINATOR II - 55009168

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 590 / Brevard Maintenance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 321-634-6075

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY SALARY: $2,669.26

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Permits Coordinator II - District Five / Brevard Maintenance

Perform technical review of permit applications to ensure conformance to the Departments requirements for issuance of various types of permits through the Department’s permit program are met. Coordinate inter-departmental pre-application and permit application meetings to ensure all Department criteria are met for access management (residential and commercial), drainage connections, and infrastructure improvement. Provide public assistance to perspective permit applicants to guide them through the permitting process. Meet with the inspection staff to discuss permit applications and unique features to the permit area of work.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

District Five

Brevard Maintenance
555 Camp Road
Cocoa, FL 32927

Annual Salary Range:

$59,484.51 - $76,979.96

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs technical review of engineering documents for the Department's permit program and related agreements. Performs engineering review and processing of applications and associated engineering drawings of various types of permits, Construction Agreements (CA's) and Community Aesthetic Feature Agreements (CAFA's), Maintenance Agreements and ensure these request are processed in a timely manner.

Coordinates technical reviews with subject matter experts on items such as access management, drainage connections, and signalization within the Department as necessary to ensure compliance with code, specifications, standards and statutes prior to issuance of permits.

Provides information to applicants regarding the permitting process and assist them as needed throughout the process for approval. Meets with public officials and the private sector to advise on the permitting process.

Performs field review of permit site conditions as needed during permitting and construction process with permittee, consultant and city/county officials to assure compliance with Department standards and specifications.

Coordinates utility operations minimizing delays to projects through early identification and timely resolution of conflicts for construction, maintenance, materials and design of roadway within the state highway system right of way. Conducts and attends preconstruction utility conferences and attends on-site meetings to monitor utility relocations and to identify possible conflicts.

Tracks five year work program in proposed permitted area for coordination. Maintains accurate and complete records of permits, including tracking of ongoing permit reviews. Assures permit review process is completed on or before deadline and meets objectives of the permit requests.

Coordinates adjustments or amendments to permits due to unforeseen conditions and emergency response to utility or other permit issue causing impacts to safety or roadways.

Assist supervisor to coordinate plans and construction review processes. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the resurfacing program, attending and representing this unit in construction pre-work conference, scope meetings, plans review meetings, construction reviews, walk-throughs, and communicating this information of these processes to others.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• access management requirements, the utility accommodations guide, and the engineering design, drainage and construction of these operations.
• of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet software, and electronic mail.

Skills in:

• the use of engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• speaking, negotiation and dealing with the public and contractors.

Ability to:

• analyze and interpret engineering data.
• perform technical engineering inspections.
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies. While on duty status, the incumbent of this position may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. A valid Class "E" driver's license is required. Must obtain and maintain certification in Maintenance of Traffic - Intermediate level.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and t wo years of experience in infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance or an Associated Degree can substitute for the required work experience.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

• three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
• any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
• a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
• a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driver record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time