Job Description

Posting Date

10/15/26

Application Deadline

10/18/26

Pay Range

$21.25 - $34.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

Are you a subject matter expert in technical agreements? Do you thrive on managing details of high-level agreements and shifting timelines? Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of Permits and Records? If so, the Licensing and Compliance Specialist might be for you! The Licensing and Compliance Specialist will be a subject-matter expert in reviewing and analyzing considerably complex franchise utility agreements and licenses. This position will lead the coordination and adoption of franchise agreements from initiation to Board of Supervisors’ approval. Additionally, this position will be responsible for managing agreement renewals, audit requests, invoicing for fees, coordinating legal bond approvals, and performing data analysis related to agreements.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road.  And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of experience in administrative coordination, legal documentation management, or contract/licensing oversight
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Current knowledge of relevant legal industry practices
• Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Communications, Pre-Law or a related field

Job Contributions

• Oversee the coordination of the Permit Division’s licensing and franchising agreement process, providing strategic guidance to prospective licensees and communicating key steps and procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert and the primary liaison between legal stakeholders, engaging directly with licensees to resolve issues as they arise
• Conduct an in-depth technical review of agreements to ensure that proposed agreements are fully compliant with applicable legal and MCDOT standards, providing revision recommendations to licensees as needed
• Prepare a detailed agreement summary for Maricopa County Attorney Office (MCAO) review, maintain ongoing communication during legal review, and provide the support necessary to finalize all agreements before adoption
• Submit all County Attorney-approved agreements for Board of Supervisors (BOS) approval, considering legal timelines and deadlines
• Maintain ongoing communication during legal review and provide the support necessary to finalize all bonds in support of timely permit issuance
• Perform ongoing research to maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), and Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) regulations and guidelines to aid in the management of agreements
• Manage the renewal process for all agreements prior to expiration, including tracking renewal completion, communicating with stakeholders, requesting and reviewing updated relevant items, and obtaining any required MCAO/BOS reviews and/or approvals
• Review, monitor, and maintain an accurate database of all agreement statuses for reference by management; conduct annual audits of agreements to ensure compliance with FCC, ACC, and ARS, and identify areas for improvement. Works with the MCDOT Finance Division to ensure fees are collected
• Invoice all license and agreement fees due the county within the County’s online “Permit Center” system
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Office machines, scanner and copy machines, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Maricopa County’s Online Permit Center.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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