Title: Permits Technician - Wage

State Role Title: Administrative & Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $17.54 - $28.51

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Farmville Residency Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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!

VDOT is seeking an wage (part-time) Permit Technician for the Farmville Residency. 

Job Duties

This is an hourly/wage position, limited to 1500 hours per cycle year with an average of 29 hours per week. No State/Medical benefits provided.

The wage (part-time) Permit Technician position serves as the program support to ensure permit applications, fees, sureties, street acceptance and requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Provide administrative and technical support to include coordinating workflow, maintaining files, preparing reports and assemblies, entering and tracking data and processing information related to the permitting process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of permitting automated management system functionality.


• Ability to compile, coordinate and prepare reports.


• Knowledge of applicable policies and practices.


• 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 research, gather and analyze data.


• Skill in the use of computers and software including web-based and word processing software applications.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Permitting or related field desired.


• Knowledge of permitting and street acceptance process.

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.

Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

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.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

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 “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: 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: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 434-907-7704

Email: [email protected]

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.