PERMITS COORDINATOR II - 55009126

State of FloridaSaint Augustine Beach, FL
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 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 St. Augustine Maintenance 3600 DOT Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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
  • Skilled in the use of engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
  • Skilled 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 communicate engineering information effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • To be in compliance with the District Two Loss Prevention Program, the Florida Department of Transportation Loss Prevention Procedure, and to be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents.
  • The incumbent in this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
  • This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.
  • Class E driver license is required.
  • High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and two years of infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance experience or an Associate’s Degree.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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 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.
  • Provides information to applicants regarding the permitting process and assist them as needed throughout the process for approval.
  • Meets with public officials and the private sector to advise on the permitting process.
  • 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.
  • Coordinates utility operations minimizing delays to projects 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.
  • 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 the process to others.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
  • $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
  • State of Florida retirement package
  • 10 paid holidays a year
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition waiver for public college courses
  • A variety of training opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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