AOT Technician III - Permitting Coordinator

State of Vermont; Barre Town (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium covered for employee

Dental plan included

12 paid holidays

Generous leave plan

State Pension

Deferred compensation 457(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Vermont in Vermont is seeking a Permitting Coordinator in the Permitting Section of the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The role focuses on reviewing, preparing, and processing routine highway permits for non-Agency projects, working with property owners, municipal and utility partners, and consultants to keep permits moving.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing, with fieldwork and office tasks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field with 1+ year of engineering support experience.
• Associate degree with 3+ years of experience in planning, surveying, design, inspection, or related civil projects.
• High school diploma with 5+ years of applicable experience or one year as an AOT Technician II.

Responsibilities

• Review requests to perform work within the State highway right-of-way and process routine highway permits.
• Prepare, issue, and track permits for non-Agency projects.
• Coordinate with property owners, municipalities, utility companies, engineers, and staff to gather information and clarify requirements.
• Attend meetings and collect field information to ensure compliance with permitting requirements.

Skills

Engineering support tasks

Fieldwork coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology

Associate degree in civil engineering

High school diploma with 5 years experience

Job description

Overview

This position serves as a Permitting Coordinator in the Permitting Section at the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans). The Section reviews requests to do work within the State highway right-of-way and helps ensure proposed work meets VTrans requirements. This role focuses on reviewing, preparing, and processing routine highway permits for non-Agency related projects. You will work with property owners, businesses, municipalities, utility companies, consultant engineers, and VTrans staff to review applications and plans, gather information, prepare permits for issuance, answer questions, and keep permits moving through the process. The work includes reviewing work requests in the field, collecting field information, and participating in meetings to better understand proposed projects and help ensure permitted work meets requirements. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating clearly with a variety of people in person, by phone, and in writing. The ability to review plans and documents, manage multiple assignments and deadlines, communicate requirements clearly, and work both in the office and in the field is important. Experience in permitting, transportation engineering, construction, or land development is helpful.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Technician III - Permitting Coordinator (Job Requisition #55657), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail].

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in an office, laboratory, and field setting for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Class incumbents may be required to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, traverse rough, wooded, and steep terrain, travel in boats or work on structures above ground level. Duties may also require exposure to extreme weather conditions. Out of state travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, environmental technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, construction management, or related technical field AND one (1) year of experience performing engineering support tasks involved in one or more of the following: planning, surveying, design, inspection, construction, research and statistics, testing, investigation, maintenance or construction of various types of civil engineering projects.

OR

Associate degree in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, or related field AND three (3) years of experience as described above.

OR

High school graduation or equivalent AND five (5) years of experience as described above.

OR

One (1) year as an AOT Technician II with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this job class may require possession of a valid driver's license.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.