PERMITS COORDINATOR II - 55005050

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

6d•$60,289 - $78,020•Onsite

About The Position

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. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Work You Will Do: Permits Coordinator II District Two/Transportation Operations Jacksonville Maintenance Office The Difference You Will Make: Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. How You Will Grow: FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. Where You Will Work: District Two – Jacksonville Urban Office 2198 Edison Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204

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 work processing, spreadsheet software and electronic mail.
Skills in speaking, negotiation and dealing with the Public and Contractors.
Skills in the use of Engineering tools, Equipment and/or instruments.
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.
Ability to supervise employees.
This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.
A class E Driver’s License is required.
This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following: three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation; any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years; a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.
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.

Responsibilities

Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees and planning and directing employees’ work.
Performs technical review of engineering documents for the Department's permit program and related agreements.
Performs field review of permit site conditions as needed during permitting and construction process with permittee, consultant and city/county officials to assure compliance with Department standards and specifications.
Performs engineering review and processing of applications and associated engineering drawings of various types of permits, Construction Agreements (CA's) and Community Aesthetic Feature Agreements (CAFA's), Maintenance Agreements and ensure these requests are processed in a timely manner.
Coordinates utility operations minimizing delays to project through early identification and timely resolution of conflicts for construction, maintenance, materials and design of roadways within the State highway system right of way.
Conducts and attends preconstruction utility conferences and attends on-site meetings to monitor utility relocations and to identify possible conflicts.
Coordinates adjustments or amendments to permits due to unforeseen conditions and emergency response to utility or other permit issues causing impacts to safety or roadways.
Provides information to applicants regarding the permitting process and assists them as needed throughout the process for approval.
Meets with public officials and the private sector to advise on the permitting process.
Coordinates technical reviews with subject matter experts on items such as access management, drainage connections, and signalization within the Department as necessary to ensure compliance with code, specifications, standards and statutes prior to issuance of permits.
Tracks five-year work program in proposed permitted area for coordination.
Maintains accurate and complete records of permits, including tracking of ongoing permit reviews.
Assures permit review process is completed on or before deadline and meets objectives of the permit requests.
Assist supervisor to coordinate plans and construction review processes.
This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the resurfacing program, attending and representing this unit in construction pre-work conference, scope meetings, plans review meetings, construction reviews, walk-throughs, and communicating this information of these processes to others.