Permit Coordinator Ii

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:

• Performs on-site inspection of the installation/construction of driveways and utilities permitted to ensure compliance 
  the 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 e Utility Accommodation Policy (UA?) and other departmental requirements with emphasis on uniform application
• 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 
• Consults with area engineer and/or maintenance supervisor on complex utility/driveway permit issues
• Coordinates movement of extra large loads with MCD, maintenance and other districts
• Meets with the public to resolve the problems of encroachments on state right-of-way
• Reviews and processes driveway permits
• Updates the highway condition report and advises the traveling public of conditions
• Works closely with city and county agencies and coordinates the departmental review of site plans for developments putting the state right-of-way
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: High School Grad or equivalent in general high school duties. 
• Experience: 4 years of experience in administrative support, clerical, permit, utility, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Valid driver's license:  Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills will work for this job opening

 Competencies:

• Reviewing and inspecting utility and driveway permits, standard computer programs, prioritizing work assignments, maintaining a safe working relationship.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

•  Light work lift up to 20 lbs and standing-prolonged periods of time

Conditions of Employment:

• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.