Program Coordinator II - Truck Permit Office

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Job Description

Description

Incumbents of positions in this series coordinate, monitor and review permit issuance activities for trucks and trailers validating compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and DOT policy. Review and analyze state laws and regulations related to truck weights and dimensions in order to create and execute truck permit applications, collect fees and issue overweight permits. Confidently process applications, issue relevant permits and collect fees.

Review and analyze each permit application, in a timely manner, for correct routing to avoid construction. Review and analyze truck ratings and their relationship to appropriate permitted weight(s) and reducible load applications for authenticity of manufacturer’s certification as required by law.

• Coordinate, review, and monitor truck and trailer permitting activities, including the issuance of Oversize/Overweight (OS/OW) and over-dimensional permits, to ensure safe and successful operations and compliance with Massachusetts Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws, applicable federal Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and regulations, MassDOT policies, and Truck Permit Office procedures.
• Accurately review, analyze, process, and issue OS/OW trip permit applications in a timely manner. Evaluate proposed routes to identify and avoid construction, roadway closures, bridge and roadway restrictions, length/width/height limitations, weight restrictions, and applicable date and time-of-travel restrictions.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing commercial vehicle weights and dimensions in order to review permit applications, determine eligibility and appropriate permit requirements, assess applicable fees, and issue overweight and over-dimensional permits.
• Review and analyze vehicle and truck ratings, including manufacturer Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) and other applicable specifications, to determine appropriate permitted weights and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review and analyze individual permit applications for completeness, accuracy, vehicle configuration, dimensions, weight, proposed routing, and applicable restrictions prior to permit issuance.
• Review proposed routes and coordinate routing requirements to ensure permitted vehicles avoid construction, roadway restrictions, closures, infrastructure limitations, and other conditions that may affect the safe movement of oversize or overweight loads.
• Review and analyze reducible-load permit applications to verify the authenticity and adequacy of manufacturers' certifications and other supporting documentation required by applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Communicate and coordinate with MassDOT District Offices, local authorities, law enforcement, and other appropriate entities regarding road closures, construction activities, roadway restrictions, and other conditions affecting the movement and routing of over-dimensional and overweight loads.
• Maintain current knowledge of trucking industry practices, MassDOT requirements, Massachusetts laws and regulations, and applicable federal DOT requirements affecting commercial vehicle permitting.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and advice to agency personnel, permit applicants, businesses, and other stakeholders regarding truck permit requirements, application procedures, routing requirements, permit issuance, and the proper interpretation and use of issued permits.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries concerning permit applications, application status, permitting requirements, procedures, fees, routing,…