PERMIT TECHNICIAN - 55003709

Requisition No: 854344 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PERMIT TECHNICIAN - 55003709

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003709 

Salary:  $39,908.62 - $51,646.45 

Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

152 / Design

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Monies

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2359

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: nicole.monies@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,534.95 - $1,986.40 /biweekly range $39,908.62 - $51,646.45 /annual range

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.

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:

Permit Technician

Director of Production/Design/Drainage

This position assists with the preparation and review of permit applications which includes reviewing reports, construction plans, and other environmental documents for permitting leading to the acquisition of environmental permits from State & Federal agencies.  This position will manage the District's wildlife camera program including performing camera maintenance field checks, reviewing and organizing collected data and sharing with the public.

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 One / Director of Production

801 N. Broadway Ave.

Bartow, FL, 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$39,908.62 - $51,646.45

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists with the preparation and review of permit applications and acquisition of permits.  Reviews reports, construction plans, and environmental permit applications for consistency with Department standards and applicable agency criteria and provides written comments including permit determinations.  Attends agency coordination meetings.

Manages the District’s wildlife camera program by determining camera placement locations, scheduling and performing camera maintenance field checks, reviewing and organizing collected data and sharing with the public.  Updates SharePoint with wildlife crossing information and ensures collected data is organized and displayed accurately. Coordinates with outside organizations on shared wildlife camera data and uploads pertinent footage to the Department’s files. 

Assists with the review and development of scope and staff hour estimates for permit activities.  Negotiates scope and staff hours with consultants on behalf of the Department for permit related activities. 

Assists with the management of the District’s Mitigation program by estimating and reviewing mitigation needs, requesting mitigation funds and ensuring proof of mitigation purchases have submitted to agencies per permitting requirements.  

Performs jurisdictional determinations and establishes jurisdictional boundaries of wetland and surface waters in accordance with agency requirements.  Coordinates and participates in field reviews with consultants and environmental permitting agencies.  Prepares appropriate agency wetland data forms and impact tables. 

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and permitting process for federal and state agencies.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting issues (wetlands, endangered species, secondary and cumulative impacts).

Skills in:

• Skill in interpreting construction plans, maps and aerials.
• Skill at using spreadsheet and database programs.
• Skill in negotiating with consultants and agency staff.

Ability to:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform field reviews.
• Ability to present information in an organized manner.
• Ability to perform as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to present information in an organized manner.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.