Title: Permit Technician

State Role Title: Admin & Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $18.86 - $30.66

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Ashland Residency

Agency Website: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION THAT IS LIMITED TO 29 HOURS A WEEK, 1500 HOURS IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO STATE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Are you driven by purpose, a commitment to excellence, and work life balance? Then VDOT has the opportunity for you! We are seeking administrative professionals to drive business operations of VDOT!

The Ashland Residency’s Land Use Office has an exciting hourly opportunity for a Permit Technician.

This position will:
• Coordinate workflow, maintain files, and prepare reports.
• Ensure permit applications, fees, sureties, street acceptance and requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to internal and external customers on a variety of topics related to the assigned program areas.
• Prepare permit completion notices and process release of sureties and update and maintain street acceptance database.
• Provide administrative and technical support and document management.

VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore please visit www.virginiadot.org/about/missionsandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of office and program support activities.
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and software including web-based and word processing software applications.
• Ability to compile, coordinate, and prepare reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate information
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to research, gather, and analyze data.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of permitting and street acceptance process.
• A combination of training, experience, and education in civil design or construction management.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist, you will undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history records check required. References, work history, and DMV records verified prior to commencement of employment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Jarita Taylor

Phone: 804-629-2086

Email: jarita.taylor@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.