Statewide Permit Manager

Statewide Permit Manager

The Statewide Permit Manager oversees and proactively participates in the management, administration, and execution of the Department's statewide permitting programs within the Right of Way (ROW) and Regional Divisions. Reporting directly to the ROW Real Estate Manager and periodically to the Director of ROW, responsibilities include the overall improvement of UDOT permit programs, regional permit staffing, permit training, permit software implementations, and permitting-related standards of care. Key focus areas include special projects, disposition and application processes, customer support, Encroachment Permitting, Conditional Access Permits (CAP), Outdoor Advertising Control (OAC), Small Wireless Facilities (5G), Fiber Optics ROW support, Special Events, GIS permit records and data management, and third-party inspection oversight as needed.

About the Role

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code: AX – Career Service exempt (at-will)

Location: Calvin Rampton Building – 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah

Recruiter: Porter Cook I [email protected]

Application Deadline: 11/2/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Direct statewide permitting operations, programs (Encroachment, Conditional Access, Small Wireless, Outdoor Advertising), and team staff, including supervisory duties such as hiring, workload assignment, and performance evaluations.
• Manage program budgets, fee collection, bonding ($100,000 continuous), liability insurance ($1M/$3M), and online permit portal technology, conducting fee evaluations at least every 5 years to maintain a break-even model.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, Utah Administrative Codes (UAC R930-6 and UAC R930-7), stormwater requirements (SWPPP/MS4), and FHWA standards in collaboration with regional staff and leadership.
• Partner with the Utah Attorney General's Office on permit appeals, administrative hearings, rule reviews, and final order drafts.
• Coordinate workflow and align activities across regional permit offices (Regions 1–4), utilities, developers, and local government entities.
• Manage legacy permit reviews, limited access modifications, Outdoor Advertising Control (OAC) compliance, constituent signage notifications, and variance requests.
• Lead quarterly outreach meetings (at least two in-person, one remote annually) with each region for strategic alignment, policy updates, and training.
• Serve as the primary statewide subject matter expert on ROW permitting, technical access guidelines, median toolkits, traffic control plans, and excavation standards for internal divisions, local governments, utilities, and legislative entities.
• Prepare legal documentation, SULAs, drainage agreements, specifications, and special provisions.
• Exercise final authority for permit approvals, denials, and revocations, defending determinations in administrative or legal proceedings.
• Analyze complex access issues and lead operational enhancements, including digital permit portal upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineer Candidates ($48.10 - $76.27)

  • Registered as a professional engineer (PE) in Utah.
  • At least four (4) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.

• Non-engineer Candidates ($45.53 - $72.25)

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution in a related field AND at least eight (8) years of professional relevant experience in Rights-Of-Way or a closely related field.
  • Note: Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g., 12 years of total related experience if no degree is held).

• Demonstrated experience managing rights-of-way, access management programs, utility accommodation, or encroachment permitting in public entities, including knowledge of real estate principles and property management standards in transportation environments.

• Thorough knowledge of Utah Administrative Code (UAC R930-6 Access Management, UAC R930-7 Utility Accommodation), UDOT standard specifications, traffic control standards, and bonding/insurance practices.

• Proven ability to thrive and manage effectively in a high-volume public sector or transportation environment.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

The Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.