Transportation Engineering Permits Technician

Salary: $48,437.28 - $58,437.28 Anticipated salary: $53,437.28

Grade: 20

Closing Date:
October 15, 2026

This position provides a entry level of administrative support and develops their knowledge and skills for processing basic permit types. Under the direction of the Permit Supervisor or guidance from a Permit Tech Illthe Permit Technician Il is responsible for reviewing, processing, documenting, and monitoring any encroachment work affecting the operational control or the use of highway right of way. This includes processing and issuing a variety of permits which define the requirements for use of state highways, for all uses other than travel by the public.

Examples of permits include, but not limited to, physical encroachments in the right of way, temporary traffic control plans, utilities, special events, environmental clearances, and Adopt-A-Highway permits. The position also assures all encroachment program permit requirements are met and work is performed in compliance with the applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.

Communicates with customers, permit tees, ADOT staff, local government agencies, utility companies, contractors, and engineering firms. Communication covers the permit process, providing instructions, and guidance on the permit application to include all of the documents required such as temporary traffic control plans, insurance and bonding, environmental clearances, and plan requirements. Reviews permit submittals for compliance with Federal Highway Administration & ADOT standards and specifications.

Assures proposed work is in compliance with rules, regulation, and policies of Arizona Revised Statutes governing or affecting use of ADOT Right of Way. Coordinate and perform plan reviews across multiple agency departments. Monitor and oversee the progress of the permit approval process
Conducts administrative and substantive reviews. Cites specific ADOT Standard Specifications and Drawings to match the project scope. Verifies the quality, accuracy, and compliance of all supporting documentation. Processes permit addendums, time extensions, work notifications, and final letters of acceptance. Partners closely with field inspectors to monitor and approve ongoing work. Ensures compliance with statutes and permit requirements by monitoring and evaluating encroachment permit activities.

Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.

Conduct, provide, and assist in research information for the internal and external customers. Assist with research for the State Attorney General's Office for litigation reviews, under the direction of the permits supervisor.
Participating in Arizona Management System activities such as huddles, problem solving, kaizens, 55, process mapping and standard of work. Coordinate and attend meetings such as pre-design and scoping, pre-application, preliminary site reviews, pre-construction, and other meetings. Perform field reviews to assure compliance of permit requirements and investigate reported or discovered ADOT Right of Way encroachments to determine validity. Determine and access technical aspects of permit and ADOT Right of Way encroachment violations and make recommendations for corrections or issues.

Composes letters for Notice of Encroachment Violations.

• Google Suite application, Adobe Acrobat, ADOT Permit Database, ROAD Portal, Right of Way and highway maps, and plans.
• Statutes, administrative rules, standards,…