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Requisition No: 880821 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PERMITS COORDINATOR I - 55010958

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010958 

Salary:  $52,073.10 - $67,388.71 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

691 / NORTH DADE MAINTENANCE

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Bencze Vajta

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-640-7165

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Bencze.Vajta@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: ANNUAL $52,073.10 - $67,388.71 / BI-WEEKLY $2,002.81 - $2,591.87

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 Six Director of Operations/Maintenance/North Dade Maintenance- Administration.

Coordinate the Utility Permits ensuring compliance with Department procedures, Florida Administrative Code Rules and the Department’s Utility Accommodation Manuel. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordination 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 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

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 Six North Dade Maintenance

1773 NE 205th Street

North Miami Beach, FL 33179

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 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 Manuel. This includes, but is not limited to, field related engineering skills, planning, coordination 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 Manuel. This includes, but not limited to, field related engineering skills planning, coordination 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 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 filed related engineering skills, planning, coordination 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:

• Of the Access Management requirements, the utility accommodations guide and the engineering design, drainage and construction of these operations.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Word Processing, Spreadsheet Software, and electronic mail.

Skills in:

• In the use of engineering tools, equipment and/or Instruments.
• Skills in Speaking, Negotiation and Dealing with the public and contractors

Ability to:

• Ability to analyze and interpret Engineering Data.
• Ability to Perform Technical Engineering Inspections.
• Ability to Plan, Organize and Coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate engineering information effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• While on-status, may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position, a valid Class “E” Driver’s License is required. The incumbent of this position is required to work or around Department of Correction’s inmates. May be required to work nights and weekends and be available for emergency response work as necessary.
• DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY EVENT, THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO ASSIST THE DISTRICT AS NEEDED.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

• 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)