TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PERMITS TECHNICIAN 3

State of Arizona; Stafford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government department in Stafford is looking for a Transportation Engineering Permits Technician 3. This position involves providing entry-level administrative support, processing permits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The technician will communicate with various stakeholders and assist in the permit application process while developing necessary skills in highway right-of-way management. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of permits and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to develop standard work and process improvements.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and process permit applications.
• Communicate with stakeholders including customers and contractors.
• Conduct field reviews to ensure compliance.

Skills

Google Suite application

Adobe Acrobat

ADOT Permit Database

Construction sequencing

Written communication

Research databases

Interpersonal relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ROAD Portal

GIS systems

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PERMITS TECHNICIAN 3

Job Location: SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
2082 N. Highway 70
Safford AZ 85546
Posting Details: Salary: $46,646.81 - $56,646.81
Anticipated Salary: $51,646.81 Grade: 20
Closing Date: December 12, 2025

Job Summary:

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 orguidance 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.

Job Duties:

Communicates (written and verbally) with customers, permittees, ADOT staff, local government agencies, utility companies, contractors, and engineering firms. Communication typically includes explaining 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. Performs basic plan review and coordinates reviews by other departments within the agency. Oversee and monitor progress of permit process.
Conducts administrative and substantive reviews. Prepares permit packages, citing specificrequirements from ADOT Standard Specifications and Drawings to address the scope of work. Assures quality and compliance of all supporting documents. Prepares permit addendums', grants extensions of time, processes work notifications, issues letters of acceptance for completed work and coordinates with field inspectors. The position also 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Google Suite application, Adobe Acrobat, ADOT Permit Database, ROAD Portal, Right of Way and highway maps, and plans.
• Statutes, administrative rules, standards, guidelines, and policies pertaining to permits, utility and railroad roadway, bridge, drainage and materials design, road and bridge construction, and standard drawings for construction.
• Temporary and Permanent Traffic Control, ADOT Traffic Design Guidelines, and AZ Blue Stake (811) requirements.
• Environmental requirements and clearances.
• Tools, equipment, and materials used for highway construction and utility installations.
• Right of Way methods and documents for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Research assessor's databases, property records,and GIS systems.

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication including depositions and testimony in a court of law.
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Research databases, and external sources.
• Further their comprehension of construction sequencing, construction methods and construction standards.
• Interpreting field inspection data and diaries.
• Field monitoring of temporary traffic control plans.
• Interpersonal relationships & customer service as applied to members of the public, agency and local governments.

Ability to:

• Work with difficult members of the public.
• Visualize impact of proposed encroachments and determine possible mitigations needed.
• Assist training and guide staff members in permit related issues.
• Review and approve all levels of utility plans and basic business types of permits.
• Develop standard work and process improvements for team members.
• Multi-task and on a variety of permits and projects with critica deadlines.
• Organize, prioritize, and track work assignments.
• Reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents

Selective Preference(s):

High school diploma or GED preferred
Permit processing, highway maintenance, engineer plan reading, construction or experience preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
AZ Driver's License.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.