Permit Technician 2

State of Ohio • Jacksontown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Permit Technician 2 works for the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 05, in Jacksontown, Ohio. The position reviews and approves right-of-way permits, ensures right-of-way work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications, and provides instruction as needed. It also evaluates recommendations or objections regarding proposed installations within the right-of-way and prepares and maintains permit and/or encroachment files. The position is permanent and full-time, with work hours from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It is classified and represented by OCSEA. The position is overtime eligible under FLSA standards. New bargaining-unit hires serve a one-year probationary period, and the selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check, with any prior convictions assessed individually before exclusion from consideration.

Requirements

• Six months of training or six months of experience in laws and procedures covering the type of highway permits being issued, such as central-office oversize/overweight vehicle permits or district-office oversize/overweight vehicle and/or right-of-way permits, or an equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve right-of-way permits.
• Ensure right-of-way work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications, and provide instruction as needed.
• Evaluate recommendations or objections regarding proposed installations within the right-of-way.
• Prepare and maintain permit and/or encroachment files.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed