Maintenance Permit Coordinator Housing Specialist

Position Title

Maintenance Permit Coordinator Housing Specialist

Initial Posting Date

07/21/2026

Final date to receive applications

08/04/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$6,276 - $9,644

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Maintenance Permit Coordinator Housing Specialist



Job Description


Operations & Policy Analyst 3 – Maintenance Permit Coordinator Housing Specialist


Oregon Department of Transportation


Delivery & Operations Division – Maintenance & Operations Branch (MOB)


Maintenance Services Section / Maintenance Technology Unit


Salem



The Role

Join our team as the maintenance permit coordinator housing specialist where you will support the Governor's Housing Initiative by serving as the single point of contact for the initiative and facilitate coordination with permit staff. You will develop, draft and implement legislative concepts, administrative rules, programs, policies and agreements relating to housing initiatives as well as utility and miscellaneous permits. You will also serve as a coordinator for ODOT's Maintenance Guide by organizing teams of experts for periodic review of documents.

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We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our
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to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your
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A Day In The Life

• Serve as the single point of contact for the agency for programs related to the Governor’s Housing Initiative.
• Assess current and proposed administrative rules to identify potential barriers to housing.
• Serve as ODOT’s representative to statewide committees related to the expansion of housing.
• Coordinate, develop, draft and implement legislative concepts, administrative rules, programs, policies and agreements related to housing initiatives.
• Develop and revise guidelines and procedures, tools, and training to guide the permitting process.
• Maintain the Permit Manual for ODOT permit staff.
• Provide advice and guidance for the issuance of utility and miscellaneous permits.
• Analyze regulations including but not limited to ORS 374.305 and OAR Chapter 734, Division 55 and department policies to provide advice, recommendations and technical level assistance to Division, Region and District Managers on the activities allowed to be conducted on highway right of way by permit including utility facilities, parades, special events and other miscellaneous activities.
• Review, track, and analyze legislative bills for possible program and fiscal impacts.
• Maintain and update schedules for relevant Maintenance Guide sections and Operational Notices.
• Work in a standard office environment, with travel required. Hybrid work options available up to 3 days a week.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!