CENTRAL PERMITS
2140 W. Hilton Ave
Phoenix AZ 85009

Salary: $48437.00 - $58437.00
Anticipated Salary:$53437.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: February 18th 2026

This position provides a high level of administrative support and expertise. Under the direction of the Permit Supervisor the Permit Technician 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 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 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 thedocuments required such as temporary traffic control plans insurance and bonding environmental clearances and engineering plan requirements. Reviews permit submittals for compliance with FHWA & ADOT standards and specifications. Assures proposed work is in compliance with rulesregulation 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 Generals Office for litigation reviews under the direction of the permits supervisor.

Participating in Arizona Management System activities such as huddles problem solving kaizens 5S 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 of:
* Google Suite application Adobe Acrobat ADOT Permit Database ROAD Portal Right of Way and highway mapsand plans.
* Statutes administrative rules standards guidelines and policies pertaining to permits utility and railroad roadway bridge drainage and materials design road and bridge construction 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 assessors 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 & analyze programs databases and external sources.
* Understand construction sequencing methods and 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.
* Decision making handling complex permit types.

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 critical deadlines.
* Organize prioritize and track work assignments.
* Reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents.

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

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).

AZ Drivers License.

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 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.