Permit Coordinator I Or Ii - Orange

TxDOT's Orange Maintenance office is looking for one Permit Coordinator I or II based in Orange, TX.

At TxDOT we supply the diagnostic, hand, and power tools you need to get the job done, so you will not be required to provide your own tools.

We offer company-sponsored Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.

Physical Work Location: 3128 Highway 62 North, Orange TX, 77632

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Reviews and processes utility permit requests from public utility companies, common carriers and others placing facilities on public highway right-of-ways in a district permit office. Work require extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Permit Coordinator I:

• Maintains liaison and acts in a consultative capacity with local utility companies, engineering consultants and the
  general public regarding utility placements.
• Performs on-site inspection of the installation/construction of driveways and utilities permitted to ensure compliance
  with approved permit and to verify proper traffic control measures are being followed.
• Reviews and processes utility permit requests, applications, agreements and plans submitted to ensure compliance with
  the Utility Accommodation Policy (UAP) and other departmental requirements with emphasis on uniform application.
• Consults with area engineer and/or maintenance supervisor on complex utility/driveway permit issues.
• Consults with engineering, maintenance and right-of-way concerning compliance with the UAP.
• Coordinates movement of extra large loads with MCD, maintenance and other districts.
• Maintains liaison with local utility companies, engineering consultants and the general public regarding utility
  placements
• Maintains permit documentation, records and plan sets.
• Requests survey information from right-of-way.
• Reviews and processes driveway permits.
• Reviews plats and survey data related to permits and interprets plans.
• Works closely with city and county agencies and coordinates the departmental review of site plans for developments
  abutting the state right-of-way.

Permit Coordinator II:

The above and:

• Processes Bridge Attachment Agreements and Petroleum Substance Investigation Agreements.
• Assists Motor Carrier Division (MCD) Permit Operations with local routing issues and up-to-date roadway changes for the
  transport of oversize/overweight loads on Texas highways.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school duties.

Experience:

Permit Coordinator I:3 years of experience in administrative support, clerical, permit, utility, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Permit Coordinator II: 4 years of experience in administrative support, clerical, permit, utility, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Permit Coordinator I:

• 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
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Issuing permits and directing routes

Permit Coordinator II:

The above and:

• Reviewing and inspecting utility or related highway permits
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information