Coos County Road Dept. Right of Way, Access / Permit Specialist

Coos County, Oregon; Oregon; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

County-paid retirement contribution

Job summary

Coos County is seeking a Maintenance Worker VI for the Road Department to review land use activities and coordinate with the public on various permits. This role may involve operating road equipment and requires a strong background in road maintenance and permitting practices.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with excellent health insurance for the employee and family. Candidates with at least four years of relevant experience will be preferred, and full training will be provided for specific duties.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in road and highway maintenance.
• Experience in operating road equipment or in construction.
• Familiarity with county land use, access, and right of way permitting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review land use activities for Road Department input.
• Work with the general public on permits.
• Operate road equipment as needed.

Skills

Road maintenance experience

Equipment operation

Knowledge of permitting practices

Job description

The Coos County Road Department has an opening for a Maintenance Worker VI – Permitting/Access Specialist. This position reviews land use activities that require Road Department input. Will work with the general public/property owners on driveway and/or access permits, utility and right of way permits. May be required to operate road equipment as needed. Class A CDL is not required, but preferred.

Please refer to the job description at the link below for a full list of the requirements and position duties.

Work days are Monday through Thursday on a 4 x 10 schedule. Excellent health insurance benefits for employee and eligible family members, and 6% County paid contribution to Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.

Ideal candidate should have at least four (4) years’ experience in the maintenance of roads and highways, including experience in operating equipment or construction and knowledge of general and/or specific permitting practices at local, state and/or federal level. Specific experience or knowledge of county land use, access and right of way permitting preferred. Full training will be provided for the land use activities.

Selected candidate will be subject to a background check, and a DMV check.