Permit Investigator

State of Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Permit Investigator serves as the Fort Wayne District lead for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and INDOT policies and procedures, governing the Outdoor Advertising Control Program. The role coordinates with Central Office Permit staff and assists the State in regulating outdoor advertising signs on designated control routes. It includes year-round administrative work such as processing permit applications, managing documents, conducting annual outdoor advertising inventories, reconciling inventory, and supporting legal actions as applicable. The position processes all permits within an assigned county and may be required to plow snow as needed. The employee serves as a technical permit resource for the District and consults with the District Permit Manager about goals, objectives, and special problems or challenges. The role conducts inspections of permitted work after completion to ensure compliance with agency policy and objectives. Work ranges from routine to complex and requires judgment in developing potential solutions, applying policies and laws, and recommending courses of action to the District Permit Manager. The position requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to manage competing priorities. It may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, dragging, stooping, standing and walking for long periods, walking on traverse, steep and slippery slopes, and climbing.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Considerable knowledge of highway statutory, departmental, and administrative laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
Experience in traffic control and confined space.
Ability to use a geographical positioning system (GPS).
Broad knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access.
Ability to read and interpret bridge plans.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and INDOT policies and procedures, for the Outdoor Advertising Control Program.
Coordinate between the Fort Wayne District and Central Office Permit staff on the Outdoor Advertising Program.
Assist in regulating outdoor advertising signs on designated control routes.
Process daily permit applications and all permits within an assigned county.
Manage routine program documents and conduct annual outdoor advertising inventory and inventory reconciliation.
Support legal actions as applicable.
Conduct inspections of permitted work after completion and ensure compliance with agency policy and objectives.
Consult with the District Permit Manager about program goals, objectives, and special problems or challenges, and recommend potential solutions.
Plow snow as needed.
May serve in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Paid community service leave.
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Education reimbursement program.
Group life insurance.
Referral bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
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