Permit Coordinator

Job Description

Position Information

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career? Join TxDOT and be part of a team dedicated to keeping Texas moving. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, holidays, and insurance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving driveway and utility permits, as well as handling daily operational tasks. Additional responsibilities include reviewing and approving oversized and overweight load permits traveling through Montgomery County.

This position involves a combination of fieldwork (approximately 30%) and office responsibilities (70%), providing a balanced and dynamic work environment.

If you are motivated, dependable, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply and join our team at TxDOT.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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.

• 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.
• 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 Utility Accommodation Policy (UAP).
• Coordinates movement of extra-large loads with the Department of Motor Vehicles, maintenance, and other districts.
• Maintains permit documentation, records, and plan sets.
• 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.
• Coordinates with local utility companies, engineering consultants and the general public regarding utility placements and monitors progress of installation requests.
• Reviews and processes driveway permits and other various highway permits.
• Requests survey information from right-of-way, and reviews plats and survey data related to permits and interprets plans.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school duties.

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

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal…