Permit Coordinator II, III or IV (Construction))

Texas Department of Transportation • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

Permit Coordinator II:
Reviews and processes utility permits requests from public utility companies, common carriers and others placing facilities on public highway right-of-ways in a district permit office. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Permit Coordinator III:
Reviews and processes utility permit requests received in a district office from public utility companies, common carriers, and others placing facilities on public highway rights-of-way. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Permit Coordinator IV:
Reviews, processes, and coordinates utility permit requests from public utility companies, common carriers, and others placing facilities on public highway rights-of-way in a district office. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school duties.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Considerable knowledge of: Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Communicating technical information effectively.
• 1 YEAR permit or, utility processing and/or coordination, or related administrative/clerical support experience
• 2 YEARS permit or, utility processing and/or coordination, or related administrative/clerical support experience
• 3 YEARS permit or, utility processing and/or coordination, or related administrative/clerical support experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews correspondence and reports, and monitors data related to permit activities and compliance.
• Coordinates with the Department of Motor Vehicles on permit changes, local routing issues, and up-to-date roadway changes for the transport of oversize/overweight loads on Texas highways.
• Coordinates movement of extra-large loads with the Department of Motor Vehicles, maintenance, and other districts.
• Maintains permit documentation, records, and plan sets.
• Reviews applications, accepts payments, and processes oversize/overweight permits, determines location of structures and construction procedures for minimum disruption of the roadway function in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Trains and instructs others in permit related work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED