Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

05/28/2026

Application Deadline:

06/11/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$5,008 - $7,770

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Permit Specialist

Engineering Specialist 2 – Permit Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Deliver & Operations Division – Region 3
District 7
Roseburg

The role:

Do you enjoy working with people, solving problems and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment? In this role, you will review permits, construction plans and related documents to help ensure projects meet Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requirements and safety standards. You will work closely with the public, utility and construction companies, engineers and other partners to answer questions, provide guidance and find practical solutions. The ideal candidate has experience reading plans and maps, delivering strong customer service in demanding situations, using computer systems to research information and staying organized while balancing deadlines with attention to detail.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.We encourage people from all backgroundsand abilitiesto apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile

A day in the life:

• Coordinate with internal and external professionals to ensure compliance with laws and plans.

• Attend meetings and help local planning departments with permits, plan reviews and recommendations.

• Provide forms and information to permit applicants. Process utility, road approach and other types of permits.

• Make recommendations on the advisability of granting permits.

• Make field visits and find solutions to meet the needs of applicants and the requirements of ODOT.

• Work with managers and others to research and resolve issues on right of way encroachments, illegal signs and other situations.

• Use engineering practices to review construction plans, calculations, locations, and other data.

• Develop custom project provisions and specifications for permit requirements.

• Make final inspections, approve construction and assure highway facilities are restored to original condition.

• Maintain records, files, maps, drawings and tasks for permits.

• Work both in an office and field environment. May work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and emergencies.

• May be required to walk on rough terrain and be exposed to hazardous traffic, construction, or weather conditions.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non- PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Three years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting;

OR

An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience;

OR

A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related);

OR

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Note Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and/or urban planning.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience reading plans, standard drawings, and permits.

• Experience communicating with peers, managers, and the public in a timely manner.

• Experience providing customer service to those who disagree with plans or projects.

• Experience with computer programs to aid in researching tax lots and maps.

• Experience with attention to detail and the ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and work unaccompanied with time management skills.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Mark Epps, Assistant District Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-930-6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentSS@odot.oregon.gov

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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