What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Coordinator (Right of Way and Utility) position at Hays County?
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Summary
Under limited supervision, the Permit Coordinator oversees Transportation Department permitted work within the Right of Way (ROW) by contractors, utilities, and private citizens. The Permit Coordinator is responsible for the review, issuance, approval, denial, and inspection for all permitted work within Hays County ROW. The Permit Coordinator uses good judgement, technical knowledge, administrative processes, and interpersonal skills to facilitate the safe and correct construction of driveways, utilities, and other items within the County’s authority.Performs field inspections of work done under permit by Hays County including driveway and utility installations.
? Assists in developing processes and procedures for permit applications.
? Assists other Transportation Department personnel on an as needed basis.
? Reads and interprets construction plans and blueprints.
? Reviews and approves or denies permits based on County standards.
? Verifies that construction follows the approved plan.
? Issues utility and driveway permits.
? Maintains accurate and organized records of all permit applications, approvals, denials, and correspondence.
? Prepares monthly and annual permit activity reports.
? Verifies that appropriate construction methods are used.
? Issues stop work orders for non-permitted/non-compliant work.
? Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, contractors, and businesses regarding the permitting process, standards, and specifications.
? Provides testimony for enforcement cases.
? Initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.
? Performs periodic inspection of County owned facilities and provides direction to contracted maintenance crews.
? Performs limited road work duties on an as needed basis.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge
? Proficient knowledge of Hays County permitting process, standards, and specifications.
? Proficient knowledge of construction practices, including utility, concrete, and asphalt methods and procedure.
? Proficient knowledge of drainage practice, means, and methods.
? Proficient knowledge of surveying practices, means, and methods.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
? Requires a High School Diploma or GED.Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
? Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
? Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas.
Summary
Under limited supervision, the Permit Coordinator oversees Transportation Department permitted work within the Right of Way (ROW) by contractors, utilities, and private citizens. The Permit Coordinator is responsible for the review, issuance, approval, denial, and inspection for all permitted work within Hays County ROW. The Permit Coordinator uses good judgement, technical knowledge, administrative processes, and interpersonal skills to facilitate the safe and correct construction of driveways, utilities, and other items within the County’s authority.Performs field inspections of work done under permit by Hays County including driveway and utility installations.
? Assists in developing processes and procedures for permit applications.
? Assists other Transportation Department personnel on an as needed basis.
? Reads and interprets construction plans and blueprints.
? Reviews and approves or denies permits based on County standards.
? Verifies that construction follows the approved plan.
? Issues utility and driveway permits.
? Maintains accurate and organized records of all permit applications, approvals, denials, and correspondence.
? Prepares monthly and annual permit activity reports.
? Verifies that appropriate construction methods are used.
? Issues stop work orders for non-permitted/non-compliant work.
? Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, contractors, and businesses regarding the permitting process, standards, and specifications.
? Provides testimony for enforcement cases.
? Initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.
? Performs periodic inspection of County owned facilities and provides direction to contracted maintenance crews.
? Performs limited road work duties on an as needed basis.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge
? Proficient knowledge of Hays County permitting process, standards, and specifications.
? Proficient knowledge of construction practices, including utility, concrete, and asphalt methods and procedure.
? Proficient knowledge of drainage practice, means, and methods.
? Proficient knowledge of surveying practices, means, and methods.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
? Requires a High School Diploma or GED.Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
? Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
? Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas.
Salary : $38,155 - $39,300
