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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 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.

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 specific requirements 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.

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