Hwy District Right of Way Permits Officer - Norfolk

State of Nebraska•Norfolk, NE

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a role that offers variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the state? If so, consider joining the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) as a Highway District Right of Way Permits Officer. We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which include: 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 Please reach out to Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304, if you have questions or to learn more.

Requirements

Post-high school coursework or experience in using plans, blueprints, and similar engineering documentation related to right of way, construction, design/drafting, or surveying activities.
OR Post-high school coursework or experience in preparing contracts and other legal documentation.
Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge of: the terminology and procedures of the permit application and issuing processes; the general practices of engineering/construction projects; NDOT and federal rules and regulations regarding LOGO, TDS, junkyards, outdoor advertising, and similar programs; practices of real estate/property mapping, land measurements, and engineering plans to locate right of way and encroachments; legal references including work related State statutes, local construction codes and zoning ordinances/maps, and property descriptions.
Skill in: applying customer service techniques.
Ability to: communicate in person and by telephone, email, and correspondence with coworkers, permit seekers and holders, and the public to share technical information and provide services and solutions; interact in a calm, productive manner with customers to ensure conformance to NDOT rules and regulations; perform calculations for mathematical computations and location/boundary measurements; understand and follow supervisory instructions; comprehend and interpret letters, memos, electronic mail, agency forms and policies, property descriptions, legal documents, instruction manuals, and proposed plans; coordinate permitting activities among various jurisdictions, property owners, and other entities; detect and resolve errors and discrepancies on permit plans and applications; plan and organize numerous projects simultaneously; evaluate general proposals by applying specific program guidelines; analyze the ramifications of right of-way use requests; anticipate and address potential issues before they occur during the permit process; use personal and mainframe computers and associated applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, electronic communication, presentations, and databases.

Nice To Haves

Experience understanding right-of-way contracts and legal descriptions, as-built and survey plans.
Experience in inspection and the ROW permitting processes.
Experience or education in office functions and records management.
Experience using MicroStation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Clarity, ARMS, On-Base, POP, GIS and Pathweb.

Responsibilities

Reviews permit applications for occupancy of NDOT right-of-way for driveways and utilities (e.g., water, gas, electrical), and determines their conformance with appropriate regulatory codes and standards.
Reviews applications for revisions in access-control and obtains pertinent special provisions and project and other details; assesses safety and operational impacts, and as necessary, recommends alternatives.
Reviews applications for placement of signs and/or for junkyards to ensure conformance to NDOT and Federal Highway Administration rules and regulations.
Conducts visual surveys of the right of way to detect violations of outdoor advertising, junkyard statutes, and/or encroachments on right of way.
Provides information, answers questions, and interprets rules and regulations for the public and other agency employees regarding right of way occupancy and location of driveway permits, signs, and junkyards; informs senior district management of status of permit requests and reviews.
Approves/disapproves sign and/or junkyard permits based on the findings of investigations of locations and local zoning regulations.
Conducts on-site inspections of permitted right-of-way work to ensure the work is completed as approved; notifies NDOT special permits office.
Monitors right-of-ways to determine they are free of "illegal" encroachments such as produce vendors, farming and harvesting operations, "for-sale" vehicles, and fences.
Contacts permit holders to request that work performed be done differently, redone, or suspended to ensure the situation resolved.
Maintains inventory records of signs and junkyards, and advises the NDOT special permits office of changes as they occur.
Maintains district records for Nebraska Logo LOGO) and Tourist Oriented Directional Signs TODS), and similar programs.
Assists maintenance forces during winter operations and/or highway emergencies, as needed.
Performs 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