Permit Specialist

Permit Specialist

Engineering Specialist 2 – Permit Specialist, Oregon Department of Transportation Deliver & Operations Division – Region 3 District 7 Roseburg.

Salary Range: $5,008 – $7,770 per month (non‑PERS). Eligible PERS employees may receive an additional 6% increase.

• Coordinate with internal and external professionals to ensure compliance with laws and plans.
• Attend meetings and assist local planning departments with permits, plan reviews, and recommendations.
• Provide forms and information to permit applicants.
• Process utility, road approach, and other types of permits.
• Make recommendations on the advisability of granting permits.
• Conduct field visits to address applicant needs and meet ODOT requirements.
• Collaborate with managers and others to research and resolve issues such as right‑of‑way encroachments or illegal signs.
• Apply engineering practices to review construction plans, calculations, locations, and related data.
• Develop custom project provisions and specifications for permit requirements.
• Make final inspections, approve construction, and ensure highway facilities are restored to original condition.
• Maintain records, files, maps, drawings, and permit task lists.
• Work in both office and field environments; may work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and emergencies.
• Potential exposure to rough terrain, hazardous traffic, construction activity, and adverse weather conditions.

• Three years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying, and/or permitting.
• OR an associate degree in civil or transportation engineering and one year of engineering‑technician experience.
• OR a bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering.
• OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Related experience, education, and training may include construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing, and urban planning.

• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required; pre‑employment driving‑record checks will be conducted.

• Experience reading plans, standard drawings, and permits.
• Experience communicating with peers, managers, and the public in a timely manner.
• Experience providing customer service to those who disagree with plans or projects.
• Experience with computer programs to aid in researching tax lots and maps.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with effective time‑management skills.

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible work schedules, and paid leave. Comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1‑877‑336‑6368 (1‑877‑EEO‑ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503‑986‑3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7‑1‑1.