Transportation Engineering Permit Technician Supervisor

This position is responsible for the administration of multiple permit programs for a specific geographic area. This position also assures all program parameters are met and work is performed in compliance with the applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards. Supervises, assigns, monitors, and checks the work of employees; develop an efficient, effective, and responsive work team. Enforces statute by monitoring and enforcing removal of illegal encroachments while issuing a variety of permits which define the requirements for use of state highways for all uses other than travel by the public. These include permits for physical encroachments in the Right-Of-Way, varying from utilities to widening of the roadway, construction of entrances to major developments. This position will require travel to other units.

Supervises, manages, and schedules work activities of subordinate personnel; complete personnel documentation, approve time sheets, approve travel, and leave. Prepare staffing proposals or recommendations for additional resources. Oversee daily operations of the Permit Office.

Conducts/oversees field staff monitoring of permitted work. Conducts regular field/site visits and final field inspections to ensure permit compliance. Grant extensions of time, addendum to the work, and issues letters of acceptance for the completed work. Provide technical assistance in determining compliance. Will drive a state vehicle in the course and scope of state business.

Reviews permit submittals for compliance with ADOT Standards and Specifications. Evaluates proposed work for compliance with federal highway access control, hydrologic, traffic engineering, Right of Way laws, regulations, policies, and statues. Performs site inspections, coordinates multidisciplinary reviews, and consults Civil Engineers as appropriate.

Knowledge of:

• Google Suite application, Adobe Acrobat, ADOT Permit Database, ROAD Portal, Right of Way, and highway maps, and engineering plan reading.
• Design principles & practices of civil engineering as applied to construction projects, utility engineering, and development projects.
• Construction principles & practices of civil engineering as applied to construction projects, utility engineering, and development projects.
• Statutes, administrative rules, standards, guidelines, and policies pertaining to permits, and subsurface utility engineering.
• 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.

Skills 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.
• 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, and handling complex permit types.
• Research assessor's databases, property records, and GIS systems.

Ability to:

• Work with all customers and develop relationships with members of the public & private sectors.
• Resolve internal and external conflicts with customers and staff.
• Visualize impact of proposed encroachments and determine possible mitigations needed.
• Manage, mentor and train staff members in permit related issues.
• Review and approve plans for all business types of permits.
• Develop standard work and process improvements for team members on a statewide platform.
• Decision making skills and the ability to multi-task and on a variety of permits issues and projects with critical deadlines.
• Monitor, organize, prioritize, and track work assignments.
• Be proactive and not reactive to constantly changing priorities.

High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous permit processing experience preferred
Engineer plan & Right of Way map reading skills, construction management or construction inspection, previous experience supervising or managing a team

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).

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 program here. 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 srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8186 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 (602) 712-8186 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.