PERMITS COORDINATOR I - 55002565

State of Florida•LaBelle, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the permit process for activities occurring on state roads. Duties include reviewing permit applications for compliance, communicating with contractors and the public, scheduling pre-construction meetings and inspections, and maintaining accurate records. The role ensures safe and efficient operations on state - maintained roadways by facilitating timely and complaint permit approvals.

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.
Class E Driver’s License is required.
Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).
High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

Responsibilities

Makes routine inspections of permitted sites to ensure work is done safely and in accordance with the permit requirements. This may require reviewing plans, referencing permit documentation, and verifying necessary permits.
Coordinate the Utility Permits ensuring compliance with Department procedures, Florida Administrative Code Rules and the Department's Utility Accommodation Manual. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections and safety standards are maintained.
Assist and coordinate with the supervisor in the operations of all Access and Drainage Permits ensuring compliance with Department Procedures, Florida Administrative Code Rules and the Department's Utility Accommodation Manual. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections and safety standards are maintained.
Prepares and processes permit related information. This includes but is not limited to preparing all aspects of permit project inspections in a clear and professional manner, maintaining files, reviewing plans, documenting and organizing items, coordinating meetings, conducting project walk-throughs, and coordinating corrective actions.
Assist supervisor to coordinate plans and construction review processes. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the resurfacing program, attending and representing unit in construction pre-work conference, scope meetings, plans review meetings, construction reviews, walk-throughs, and communicating this information of these processes to others.
Assist in all other miscellaneous permits. These include, but are not limited to, special use, temporary road closure, landscaping, Adopt A Highway, Memorandums of Agreement, Florida Historical Plaques and Monuments, formal Right - of - Way Beautification Projects, and house moving permits. This also requires field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections are performed and safety standards are maintained.