Job title: Permit Technician 2, PN 20050592
Company: Transportation – Central Office
Job description: Permit Technician 2, PN 20050592
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees – one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to .
ODOT’s Mission Statement:
- To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Skilled, detailed-oriented, adaptable problem-solver
- Strong communicator who is effective in interacting with internal and external customers
- Positive attitude
What You Would Will Do:
- Customer service inquiry response
- Insurance OS-32 application review and approval
- Routine permit review and approval
Benefits To You:
- Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
- At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
- Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
- Work/Life Balance
- The opportunity to work on an important mission
Official Position Description:
Based on job duties, this position is designated as NOT telework eligible.
In Office of Maintenance Administration, Special Hauling Permits Section, independently reviews & approves oversize/overweight vehicle permits using a computer & related software (e.g., Ohio Hauling Permit System). Ensures proper physical routing of all approved superload & oversize/overweight applications for Special Hauling Permits; utilizes knowledge of weight & dimension laws & weight formulas. Independently reviews & approves applications for superload & oversize/ overweight Special Hauling Permits for state highway system. Physically routes oversize/overweight applications for superload Special Hauling Permits. Calculates gross vehicle & axle weights using engineering formulas in order to determine whether routes are adequate in terms of pavement type & bridge characteristics; determines whether routes can safely accommodate oversize loads with minimum hazard to traffic, considering pavement width, minimum vertical clearance, highway geometry, traffic volume & population density based on straight line diagram sections, bridge clearance & load capacity reports, etc. Communicates with engineering & district personnel, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), private citizens & company representatives regarding permit issuance. Coordinates dates & times of superload movements requiring escorts or monitoring by lower-level Permit Technicians.
Prepares permit applications requesting movement of loads with extreme dimensions &/or weights using a computer & related software (e.g., Ohio Hauling Permit System) for consideration by Permit Technician Supervisor. Coordinates movement of extremely large vehicles & loads with district personnel & appropriate community officials. Researches & responds to inquiries & complaints. Advises Permit Technician Supervisor regarding all changes & conditions related to permit issuance. Answers incoming calls & acts as point of contact for districts submitting construction information being added &/or removed from the permitting system.
Performs onsite inspections of permit vehicles & loads to ensure compliance with Special Hauling Permits. Coordinates movements across state highway system between superload convoy participants (e.g., OSHP, haulers, other ODOT personnel). Accompanies movement of select superload vehicle restricted structures. Verifies compliance with permit restrictions (e.g., conditional crossing of restricted structures). Operates citizen’s band & ODOT two-way radios. Assists in training lower-level Permit Technicians. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Word) to prepare correspondence for Section Manager or Permit Technician Supervisor. Performs work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in laws & procedures covering type of highway permit(s) being issued (i.e., central office, oversize/overweight vehicle permit, or district office, oversize/overweight vehicle permit &/or right-of-way permit).
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Expected salary:
Location: Franklin County, OH – Columbus, OH
Job date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:27:40 GMT
