Highway Beautification Agent

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

6d•$24

About The Position

We are looking for someone who enjoys new challenges every day, enjoys working solo or with a talented team of co-workers, is not afraid of being involved in public relations, able to comprehend and educate others about the law that we stand by. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is responsible for regulating the location and maintenance of junkyard businesses adjacent to the Interstate and most highways throughout our entire state. Outdoor advertising signs and Junkyards are to be in accordance with Federal and State Laws, Rules, and Regulations. If NDOT does not have an effective program for this regulation, we could be subject to the withholding of 10% of our annual federally allocated highway funds As a Right of Way (ROW) Agent in the Highway Beautification Section for NDOT, you will learn about the laws that we follow and how to uphold them. We regulate and oversee the permitting of outdoor advertising along the beautiful highways of our State by following the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. We reward our employees’ hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • State-matched retirement contribution of 156% • 13 paid holidays • Generous leave accruals that begin immediately • Military leave • Tuition reimbursement program • Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • 79% employer-paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations • Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship • Employee Assistance Program • Fun, inviting teammates • Free parking

Requirements

Education and/or experience in real estate appraisal or valuation, relocation assistance, property management, public relations, public policy, mediation, or public/business administration
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Potential for overnight travel on occasion.
Strong communication skills while educating and defining judgment when dealing with agency, business, or public representatives.
Ability to quickly learn Federal and State rules and regulations.
Ability to quickly learn our policy, procedures, and practices in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and policies.
Ability to write narratives within call reports, accurately describing interactions with permittees and other parties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer service and data entry.
Experience in the review, recording, processing, and issuing of documents.
Auditing experience.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, performs various work assignments in outdoor advertising/junkyard issuing of NDOT Permits, may provide guidance by educating internal and/or external organizations about our Rules and Regulations in accordance with Nebraska Title 410 Ch. 3 Sign.
Duties will include the issuing of new advertising permits, ensuring existing permits are current and in compliance with our laws.
This Agent will be the public voice of our department.
Receiving new NDOT Sign/Junkyard applications.
Reviewing the applications for compliance with our rules and regulations, processing applications for pre-approving or denying applications, documenting, recording, and granting of our NDOT Sign Junkyard Permits.
Preparing, issuing, and processing of returned renewal/update information, keeping our records up to date and current.
Communicate, educate, inform, and guide NDOT Sign Permit holders on how to stay in compliance with the Federal Highway and State of Nebraska rules and regulations. By ensuring this, Nebraska will stay a participant in the Highway Beautification Bonus Program.
Electronically sort and file permit records and communications.
Utilize Federal and State information sources to research and gather information to ensure our records are in compliance, correct, current, and up to date.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates
Free parking