Roadside Advertising & Access Permits Specialist

Colorado Department of Transportation; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is recruiting for an Access Permit Specialist in the R-3 region to support the administration of the Colorado Access Management program. The role involves evaluating access requests, preparing permits, and coordinating with multiple CDOT units to ensure compliance with SHAC and state regulations.

You will learn to review applications, issue permits, and assist with Roadside Advertising and Official Signing Programs, traveling regionally to inspect

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing permit terms and conditions for Highway access permits.
• Coordinate with local CDOT staff to ensure permit compliance with standards and policies.
• Learn SHAC, access permits, statutes, and related rules.
• Periodically travel throughout the region for outdoor advertising and access inspections.
• Review access permit applications for completeness and determine permit issuance.
• Collaborate with CDOT units (ROW, environmental, design, traffic, maintenance, construction, materials) to tailor site features.
• Review Roadside Advertising and Tourist Oriented Signing applications and assist with permits.
• Interpret state statutes and regulations for Roadside Advertising and Official Signing Programs to determine actions.
• Develop regional expertise in access management and roadside advertising.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is recruiting for an Access Permit Specialist in the R-3 region to support the administration of the Colorado Access Management program. The role involves evaluating access requests, preparing permits, and coordinating with multiple CDOT units to ensure compliance with SHAC and state regulations.

You will learn to review applications, issue permits, and assist with Roadside Advertising and Official Signing Programs, traveling regionally to inspect