Permits Coordinator I - 55007441

Permits Coordinator I -

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. All applicants must provide their own work. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.

The work you will do:

• Permits Coordinator I / District Four / District Maintenance / Fort Lauderdale Maintenance
  -ADMIN / Fort Lauderdale Maintenance
  - Security
• Conduct routine site inspections to ensure permitted work meets safety standards and complies with permit requirements by reviewing plans and documentation.
• Coordinate utility permits by managing planning, documentation, compliance with regulations, and communication between stakeholders, while resolving issues and maintaining safety standards.
• Support supervision and coordination of access and drainage permits with similar responsibilities, ensuring all procedures, regulations, and inspection requirements are met.

The difference you will make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC:
Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How you will grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where you will work:

District Four
- Broward Operations 5548 NW 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary Range: $52,073.10 - $67,388.71 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your specific responsibilities:

• Makes routine inspections of permitted sites to ensure work is done safely and in accordance with the permit requirements.
• Coordinate the Utility Permits ensuring compliance with Department procedures, Florida Administrative Code Rules, and the Department's Utility Accommodation Manual.
• 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.
• Prepares and processes permit related information.
• Assist supervisor to coordinate plans and construction review processes.
• Assist in all other miscellaneous permits.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of the access management requirements, the utility accommodations guide, and the engineering design, drainage and construction of these operations computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet software, and electronic mail
• Skilled in the use of engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments speaking, negotiation and dealing with public contractors
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data perform technical engineering inspections plan, organize and coordinate work assignments communicate engineering information effectively establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Special requirements:

• You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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