PERMITS COORDINATOR II - 55005692

State of Florida•PONCE DE LEON, FL

3d•$60,819 - $78,707•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform technical and field reviews for permits and permit site conditions, solve permit-related problems, and assist applicants as needed throughout the permit process. 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. 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. 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.

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
A valid Class E driver’s license is required.
Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) certification is required within six months of hire
The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates
The incumbent of this position may be required to work Fridays and weekends as required by contractor’s work schedule
High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency
Two years of infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance experience or an associate’s degree
A valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.

Responsibilities

Performs technical review of engineering documents for the Department’s permit program and related agreements.
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.
Performs office 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 ensures these requests are processed in a timely manner.
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 in the field to advise on the permitting process.
Tracks 5-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 time 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.
Oversees and provides support to inspectors in resolving permit related problems and scheduling of work and meetings. Assists 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-through at job sites, and communicating this information of these processes to others.