Hwy Right Of Way Designer III

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation

• Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$22.686

Classification Salary Range:

$22.69 - $33.44

Job Posting:

JR2024-00005986 Hwy Right of Way Designer III (Open)

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Job Description:

As a Highway Right of Way Designer III, you will be vital to the everyday duties of the Right of Way Division for The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). In this position, you will prepare right-of-way plans and land parcel descriptions that are necessary to acquire the right-of-way to build and maintain the state highways. This position is needed to maintain the workload balance within ROW Design.

We reward our employee's 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

Pay range is $22.686 - $33.442 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare right-of-way plans for complex right-of-way projects, with periodic monitoring and normal process reviews, with features similar to these: Several tracts, existing right-of-way, new and existing controlled access, railroad, right-of-way surveys, subdivision plats, shifted centerlines, frontage roads, multiple alignments, relocated highways, multiple previous projects, and right-of-way acquisition over the entire length of the project.

• Use design software & coordinate geometry to create right-of-way plats by inputting previous right-of-way and land title information and writing land parcel descriptions.

• Design new right-of-way and easement areas for acquisition.

• Write land parcel descriptions for land acquisition.

• Archive right-of-way projects, create condemnation plats & add sell-back information to right-of-way plans.

• Attend department meetings pertaining to assigned projects.

• Maintain right-of-way plans, project files, CAD files, right-of-way surveys, land title information, previous right-of-way plans, railroad maps, and city plats for assigned projects by updating the project information database.

• Input existing right-of-way information into the GIS system.

• Research right-of-way project information, make copies, and distribute right-of-way information to NDOT personnel, including Roadway Design, Project Development & District offices, and also private utility companies, county entities, NRD's, Corps of Engineers, and private surveyors, per their request.

• Check right-of-way projects and land parcel descriptions for accuracy.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school education or equivalent AND education or experience in drafting, engineering, highway construction, and/or right-of-way or roadway design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent plus two years of education or experience in drafting, engineering, right-of-way design, land parcel descriptions, or highway construction; and have an understanding of engineering survey notes and reading highway construction plans.

• Experience and/or coursework mathematics background including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and surveying.

• Familiarity with PC-based word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Other:

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

• Some overnight travel may be required.

• Valid driver's license or able to provide independent authorized transportation.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Skills in organization, prioritization, record keeping, verbal and written communication, decision-making, and project activity coordination.

• Ability to communicate with others to resolve differences and convey ideas.

• Ability to work with people of various professions and technical backgrounds.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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