4510-NORTHWEST DISTRICT
1109 Commerce Drive
Prescott AZ 86305

Salary: $40496 - $72410

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October 27 2025

This position provides a high level of administrative support and expertise. The permit technician is responsible for reviewing processing documenting and monitoring 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. Permits include but not limited to physical encroachments in the right of way temporary traffic control plans utilities widening projects development projects 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 (written and verbally) with customers permittees ADOT staff local government agencies utility companies contractors and engineering firms. communication typically includes explaining the permit process and giving instructions and guidance on the permit application to include all of the documents required such as temporary traffic control plans insurance and bonding environmental.

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 and giving instructions and guidance on the permit application to include all of the documents required such as temporary traffic control plans insurance and bonding environmental.

Reviews permit submittals for compliance with FHWA & 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 reviews and coordinates reviews by other departments with the agency Oversee and monitor progress of permit process. 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 Generals Office for litigation reviews under the direction of the permits.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Google Workspace/Adobe Acrobat
• ADOT requirements for design construction and traffic control planning. ADOT standard specs ADOT standard Drawings American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Roadway Design guidelines MUTCD and Encroachment permits PG&P.
• Statutes administrative rules and policies pertaining to permits.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to development and construction of encroachments on the highway systems.
• Currently accepted highway construction methods and practices.
• FHWA access control requirements hydrology studies and traffic engineering.

SKILLS IN:

• Written and verbal communication including depositions and testimony in a court of law.
• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
• Decision Making.
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Researching reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents.
• Interpersonal relationships as applied to contacts with agency staffemployees of other agencies and local governments.

ABILITY TO:

• Safely operate a vehicle.
• Internet use to research assessors database property records and GIS.
• Use of a computer to perform records searches data analysis word processing and spreadsheets.
• Visualize impact of proposed encroachments and determine possible mitigations needed.

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

Valid Drivers License -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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.11).

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

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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

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

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at 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 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.