Right of Way Control Technician - Anticipated Vacancy
About The Position
This is a technical position that Oversees the Official Business Directional Sign (OBDS) program, the right of way control program, interstate logo program and general signage/obstruction problems statewide. This position works extensively with municipalities and their staff on resolving violations, deals with legislators on sign issues and general violation issues from constituents, works with the Department's legislative liaison on developing testimony on sign bills, meets with the public to resolve individual property owner issues and meets with the departments legal division to advise on statewide sign and Right of Way issues. This position gets to visit all corners of the state to keep our business signage up to date.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of experience in either right-of-way functions, municipal zoning, or other directly related experience which includes budget processing.
Responsibilities
- Bill businesses and receive payments for the OBDS and Logo programs.
- Processes sign applications
- Work with municipal staff, legislators, Department staff and customers to find solutions to issues regarding locations and illegal obstructions in the Right of Way.
- Head up the waiver/license committee for sign waivers initiated by municipalities, individuals, and businesses.
- Respond to stakeholders with answers regarding MaineDOT's sign programs and right of way.
- Assist legislative liaison with any legislative document (LD's) regarding sign issues and help draft appropriate responses on any rule-making that needs to happen as a result of the LD's.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
