PERMITS COORDINATOR I

Requisition No: 825667 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PERMITS COORDINATOR I - 55011881

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011881 

Salary: $49,503.85 - $64,063.80 

Posting Closing Date: 04/05/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

496 / PALM BEACH OPERATIONS

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Chamwattee Ali

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,319.23 (Including $76.00 Competitive Area Differential)

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call for assistance.

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

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

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

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinate the Utility Permits ensuring compliance with Department procedures, Florida Administrative Code Rules and the Department's Utility Accommodation Manual. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections and safety standards are maintained.

Makes routine inspections of permitted sites to ensure work is done safely and in accordance with the permit requirements. This may require reviewing plans, referencing permit documentation, and verifying necessary permits.

 

Assist and coordinate with the supervisor in the operations of all Access and Drainage Permits ensuring compliance with Department Procedures, Florida Administrative Code Rules and the Department's Utility Accommodation Manual. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections and safety standards are maintained.

 

Prepares and processes permit related information. This includes, but is not limited to preparing all aspects of permit project inspections in a clear and professional manner, maintaining files, reviewing plans, documenting and organizing items, coordinating meetings, conducting project walk-throughs, and coordinating corrective actions.

 

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

 

Assist in all other miscellaneous permits. These include, but are not limited to, special use, temporary road closure, landscaping, Adopt A Highway, Memorandums of Agreement, Florida Historical Plaques and Monuments, formal Right- of - Way Beautification Projects, and house moving permits. This also requires field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections are performed and safety standards are maintained.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the access management requirements, the utility accommodations guide, and the engineering design, drainage, and construction of these operations. Knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet software, and electronic mail. Skills in the use of engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments. Skills in speaking, negotiation, and dealing with the public and contractors. Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data. Ability to perform technical engineering inspections. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate engineering information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: A valid Class E license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

AS A CANDIDATE, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS, ETC.) TO VERIFY MEETING THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of 1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

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 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 ). 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.