Roadway Permitting Technician

GAI Consultants•Bridgeport, WV

10h•Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants is seeking a Roadway Permitting Technician (Associate Administrative Professional 1) to join their Energy Business Sector, focusing on oil and gas, electrical transmission, and renewable energy initiatives. This role involves assisting with various Roadway Permitting duties, including client and agency coordination, preparing permit applications, developing drawings, creating deliverables, and monitoring budgets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment, utilizing their experience for professional growth within the energy sector.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver's license.
Be able to travel to project sites and agency offices.
Occasional overnight stay may be required.
0+ Years of Experience
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts with other staff; interacts with all GAI staff, outside vendors and clients.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university preferred.
Combination of experience, related coursework and/or education may replace requirement for college degree.
Ability to work independently on a project basis.
Possess strong communication skills that will allow for coordination with internal staff, clients and agencies.
Shows progress in applying broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
Shows progress in Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.
Developing and taking initiative to be proactive and anticipate tasks; work independently; Internet research capabilities; organized and have the ability to multi-task and shift to another task without flaw; detail oriented, have the ability to meet deadlines and be proficient with accuracy; strong problem solver with good communication skills.
Receives general direction on key objectives.
Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.

Responsibilities

Utilize Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD to generate drawings and supplemental documents.
Create and manage spreadsheets using Excel.
Lead and train staff to perform field visits to client sites to obtain photos, physical measurements, and assess site conditions.
Work independently on a project basis.
Coordinate with internal staff, clients, and agencies.
Travel to project sites and agency offices.
Wear and work in Personal Protection Equipment.
Lift up to 30 lbs.
Begin to implement roadway permitting support by providing higher-level tasks supporting operations.
Collect and analyze internal and external information to support roadway permitting.
Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of roadway permitting support projects.
Prepare project scopes, schedules, and plans for assigned projects.
Attend project meetings and assist with meeting minutes.
Mentor junior staff by providing guidance, explaining responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
Facilitate interaction among staff.
Interact closely and effectively with Project Team, clients, and agencies.
Interact and advise during internal and external project meetings.
Communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.