Permit Technician 2, PNs 20054212, 20055369

State of Ohio • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Permit Technician 2 will be trained in the full permit application and issuance process and become proficient in the e-Permit system and other permit-related tools. The role supports daily permit review, customer communication, and application management. It also provides inspection services to verify field conditions, compliance, and proper closeout of issued permits. The technician serves as the primary contact for permit holders about project start dates, field coordination, and inspection scheduling, helping improve responsiveness and reduce dependence on a single person for essential permit operations.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position with the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 04, located at 2088 South Arlington Street in Akron, Ohio. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The position is overtime eligible under FLSA standards. New bargaining-unit hires serve a one-year probationary period, and the position will be filled under the OCSEA/AFSCME contract. The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

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 or district-office oversize/overweight vehicle permits and/or right-of-way permits, or equivalent qualifications.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Learn the full permit application and issuance process.
• Become proficient in the e-Permit system and other permit-related tools.
• Support daily permit review, customer communication, and application management.
• Provide inspections to verify field conditions, compliance, and proper project closeout for issued permits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for permit holders regarding project start dates, field coordination, and inspection scheduling.
• Help improve responsiveness and reduce dependence on a single individual for essential permit operations.

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.

What This Job Offers

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