Permit Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

This is a temporary permit coordinator assignment at the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT).

Job Description:

Reviews and processes utility permit requests received in a district office from public utility companies, common carriers, and others placing facilities on public highway rights-of-way. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

*Prepares and reviews correspondence and reports, and monitors data related to permit activities and compliance.

Reviews and processes saltwater lease permits for remote field drilling and processing.

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 the 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 the movement of extra-large loads with the Department of Motor Vehicles, maintenance, and other districts.

Maintains and updates the district vertical clearance list.

Maintains permit documentation, records, and plan sets.

Meets with the public to resolve encroachment issues on state right-of-way.

Prepares cash deposits and accounting reports for payments received. - Processes Bridge Attachment Agreements and Petroleum Substance Investigation Agreements.

Processes oversize/overweight permit bonds.

Reviews applications, accepts payments, and processes oversize/overweight permits, determining the location of structures and construction procedures to minimize disruption to the roadway function in accordance with established procedures. 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 city and county agencies on the departmental review of site plans for developments abutting the state right-of-way.

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. Physical Requirements - GC01: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.

All of our State contracts require us to maintain a 75%-25% ratio.

This means that 75% of all our employees must either have a disability or a barrier to employment.