Assistant Permits Engineer; Civil Engineer II

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

• Under the direction of the Permits Engineer, performs engineering reviews of permit application submittals and recommends modifications to plans, specifications, TTCP’s and engineering agreements in accordance with MassDOT design criteria, policies, and regulations.

• Assists the D2 Permits Engineer in all aspects of the MassDOT permitting process, serves as Project Manager for detailed Permitting projects, and provides guidance and direction to consultants, developers, public entities, subordinates, and others to ensure Access Permitting review and issuance is performed in accordance with current CMR’s and that associated construction activities are performed in accordance with current standards.

• Performs customer service work (email, telephone, and person to person) to potential Grantees and other public and private entities to insure an effective, consistent, and streamlined MassDOT permitting process.

• Consults and coordinates with various District and Statewide Units and Sections to ensure permits are reviewed and prepared in a timely manner for issuance in accordance with CMR requirements.

• Prepares Permit submittal packages for the District Permit Engineer's final review, including permit reviews, permit drafts, official response letters, and similar documents.

• Supervises and inspects approved Permit projects for vehicular and non-vehicular access permits for compliance with engineering principles, standards, permit conditions and engineering plans.

• Prepares outgoing correspondence in response to customer inquiries, permit submittals and other related unit matters requiring an official response.

• Assists in correcting violations through communications with abutters.

• Organizes, reviews, enters, and extracts data into and out of the current (SHAPS) Permit software application.

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinates engaged in Civil Engineering activities to ensure effective operations. Provides direction, scheduling and consistent employee evaluation.

• Fulfills the roles and responsibilities of the District Permits Engineer in his/her absence.

• This position will report to the District Operations Division but be located in the District Maintenance Office. To maintain our high level of customer service, this position will assist District Maintenance on a as needed basis with duties including, but not limited to, answering, and directing phone calls.

• Perform related duties as required.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000
) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired rent MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts:
1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck.
2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found /massdot-careers.

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