Permit Coordinator Jobs in Boca Raton, FL (NOW HIRING)

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

491 / BROWARD OPERATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 CONTACT PERSON:  Deidra Hendricks

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  Deidra.Hendricks@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $61,275.24 (Includes Competitive Area Differential)

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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, 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.

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Permits Coordinator I / District Four / District Maintenance / Fort Lauderdale Maintenance -ADMIN / Fort Lauderdale Maintenance - Security

This position will conduct routine site inspections to ensure permitted work meets safety standards and complies with permit requirements by reviewing plans and documentation. Coordinates utility permits by managing planning, documentation, compliance with regulations, and communication between stakeholders, while resolving issues and maintaining safety standards. Also supports 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. This may require reviewing plans, referencing permit documentation, and verifying necessary permits.

Coordinate the Utility Permits ensuring compliance with Department procedures, Florida Administrative Code Rules, and the Department's Utility Accommodation Manual. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections and safety standards are maintained.

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. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections and safety standards are maintained.

Prepares and processes permit related information. This includes but is not limited to preparing all aspects of permit project inspections in a clear and professional manner, maintaining files, reviewing plans, documenting, and organizing items, coordinating meetings, conducting project walk-throughs, and coordinating corrective actions.

Assist supervisor to coordinate plans and construction review processes. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the resurfacing program, attending, and representing unit in construction pre-work conference, scope meetings, plans review meetings, construction reviews, walk-throughs, and communicating this information of these processes to others.

Assist in all other miscellaneous permits. These include, but are not limited to, special use, temporary road closure, landscaping, Adopt A Highway, Memorandums of Agreement, Florida Historical Plaques and Monuments, formal Right- of - Way Beautification Projects, and house moving permits. This also requires field related engineering skills, planning, coordinating between customers and other involved parties, processing and administering proper documentation, resolving conflicts and deficiencies, and ensuring all inspections are performed and safety standards are maintained.

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

• 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.

 THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.