Transportation Hauling Permit Specialist - Kanawha County

**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

The Transportation Hauling Permit Specialist will recommend changes in hauling policies and recommend changes to the online web portal. Issue and review permits to haulers, update system to include current restrictions from road construction and maintenance activities, coordinate between haulers, districts, enforcement, etc. At this level, work is checked by supervises as required. Performs related work as required.

• Issue oversize/overweight hauling permits using the web-based permit system.
• Communicates via telephone with permit customers in order to give prompt, courteous and helpful service to the inquiring public.
• Gain knowledge of the various size and weights of different type of machinery that is moved through the state of WV in an effort to further assist customers.
• Update the restriction database to ensure all road construction/maintenance activities are properly evaluated for in the permit evaluation to mitigate issues during  travel.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Knowledge of office methods of practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of basic automated mapping and CADD methods, techniques and capabilities.

• Knowledge of basic research techniques.

• Knowledge of commercial hauling.

• Knowledge of oversize/overweight permits.

• Ability to arrange efficient work schedules and assign work to others in the unit.

• Ability to teach the policies and procedures of the unit and the organization.

• Ability to type accurately, using a word processor.

• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment under minimal supervision.

• Ability to greet the public and work well with others.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

• High school diploma or the equivalent. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in logistics, dispatching, trucking, route mapping, or other areas pertaining to delivery, distribution, shipping, and/or transport of materials. 
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in CAD, design, logistics, operations management, industrial engineering or industrial management, business administration, or any logistical area may substitute for four (4) years of the required experience through an established formula.