PERMITS COORDINATOR I - 55007569

State of Florida•Indian River Estates, FL

About The Position

This position will be the first person an applicant speaks to when applying for a permit or needing assistance using the online permit database. This position is responsible for reviewing and requesting corrections for permit applications for processing. This position will be dealing with the public and excellent customer service is a must. In addition to the public, this position will include interactions with Engineers, Inspectors and other professional staff along with in house members of the team. A high percentage of communication for this position is electronic; computer skills are a must.

Requirements

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: to communicate engineering information effectively
Ability to: to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency

Responsibilities

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.
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 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.
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 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.