Join the Odessa District’s Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D) team as a Permit Coordinator serving as a liaison to local government utilities as well as franchise utility owners. Assisting in coordinating permits for new installations of utilities in the TxDOT Right of Way. Will work closely with many offices within the district including Area Engineer, Construction, Maintenance and District Design.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Permit Coordinator II (B14): $31,144.00 - $49,134.00

Travel: 5%

Permit Coordinator II:

Reviews and processes utility permit requests from public utility companies, common carriers and others placing facilities on
public highway rights-of-way in a district permit office. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at
this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains liaison and acts in a consultative capacity with local utility companies, engineering consultants and the general public regarding utility placements.
• 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.
• Consults with engineering, maintenance and rights-of -way concerning compliance with the UAP.
• Maintains liaison with local utility companies, engineering consultants and the general public regarding utility placements.
• Maintains permit documentation, records and plan sets.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Work Experience:

• 4 YEARS administrative support, clerical, permit, utility, or related experience.
• Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current and valid drivers licenses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files or small tools.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing prolong periods of time.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close visual acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen, extensive reading.
  

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions