What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Coordinator position at Actalent?
About the Role
The Permit Coordinator supports GDOT’s Outdoor Advertising Program by managing permit applications, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, and maintaining accurate records. This role combines administrative support, regulatory research, and field oversight to ensure effective management of outdoor advertising across Georgia’s highways.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and track outdoor advertising permits using Synodas and related systems
- Review applications for accuracy; conduct field validations along rights-of-way
- Maintain and QA/QC electronic permit database; generate reports and track compliance
- Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and internal staff on permitting and inventory
- Assist with payments (ACH, e-checks, credit card) and manage invoices
- Communicate permit status, explain rules, and represent GDOT before vendors; may provide hearing testimony
- Conduct site visits to measure, inspect, and inventory signage in assigned districts
- Research site plans, zoning documents, plats, and ordinances as needed
- Provide guidance to internal/external stakeholders and represent GDOT in public forums
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree in business, public administration, planning, or related field (or 1 year equivalent experience)
- Experience with Synodas or similar permit systems
- Familiarity with ACH/e-payment processes
- Knowledge of Georgia Outdoor Advertising Control Act & Highway Beautification Act (23 CFR § 750; OCGA § 32-6-70 et seq.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; vendor-facing experience preferred
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and workflow tools (Concur, Microsoft GP)
- Experience reviewing technical documents (construction plans, utility permits, contracts, schedules, etc.)
Desired Skills
- Permitting and compliance (DOT, zoning, civil/transportation engineering)
- Project coordination and document control
- Administrative support and field inspection
- GIS and PeopleSoft systems experience
Experience Level
Intermediate – suitable for candidates with prior permitting, project administration, or regulatory compliance experience.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $24 - $34
