PERMITS COORDINATOR II - 55009257

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will coordinate utility operations minimizing delays to project through early identification and timely resolution of conflicts for construction, maintenance, materials and design of roadways with the State highway system right of way. Assists supervisor to coordinate plans and construction review processes. Provides information to applicants regarding the permitting process and assist them as needed throughout the process for approval.

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: Communicate engineering information effectively.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and two years of infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance experience or an Associate’s Degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinates utility operations minimizing delays to projects through early identification and timely resolution of conflicts for construction, maintenance, materials and design of roadways withing the State highway system right of way. Conducts and attends preconstruction utility conferences and attends onsite meetings to monitor utility relocations and to identify possible conflicts.
Assists supervisor to coordinate plans and construction review processes. This includes, but not limited to, assisting with the resurfacing program, attending and representing this unit in construction prework conference, scope meetings, plans review meetings, construction reviews, walk-throughs, and communicating this information of these processes to others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Performs technical review of engineering documents for the Department’s permit program and related agreements.
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 adjustments or amendments to permits due to unforeseen conditions and emergency response to utility or other permit issue causing impacts to safety or roadways.