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Permit Administrator - Light Rail Operations

NJ Transit
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Permit Administrator - Light Rail Operations

Light Rail & Contract Services

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you will join us in transforming the third -largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time- and we are looking to hire people with a love of learning to make it all possible!

Job Title : Permit Administrator - Light Rail Operations

Summary : Coordinates the permitting process for construction, installations, or similar projects, and provides support on capital projects, inquiries, records, and general correspondence.

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Prepare permit packages or applications for assigned projects.
  • Understands permitting requirements and ensures that all documents are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Acts as Light Rail Operations (LRO) liaison to the applicant(s) / permittee(s), other NJ TRANSIT departments / personnel, contractors, and / or clients.
  • Maintains permit database and status of permits, escrow accounts and invoices.
  • Reviews, tracks and compiles documents in response to OPRA requests.
  • Independently researches and resolves a wide variety of information requests.
  • Prepares and analyzes trends and regular reports, gathering and summarizing data.
  • Coordinates and schedules meetings related to permits or projects.
  • Assists in reviewing invoices, prepares requisitions and purchase orders, and tracks activities related to vendor / contractor payments.
  • Provides additional support on general matters and performs special projects as requested.

This Position Supervises :

  • Education, Experience and Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • And one (1) year of experience
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted for educational requirement
  • Knowledge and Skills :

  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Strong project planning and scheduling skills.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    Working Environment

  • Primarily office environment, off-site visits occasionally
  • Physical Demands

    Other Conditions

    At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package :

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
  • At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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    Job Details

    City : Newark

    State : NJ

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