Highway Right of Way Designer III

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At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we reward our employees' hard work with a positive and supportive work culture where forward thinking is encouraged. We provide training/career development, advancement opportunities, ample paid time off, work-life balance, and exciting and challenging work opportunities.

As a Hwy ROW Designer III in our Right of Way Division, you will be an important part of the process of developing safe highway systems for the state of Nebraska. You will be responsible for preparing right-of-way plans and land parcel descriptions, which are necessary to acquire the right-of-way to build and maintain state highways.

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
• Free parking

Pay range is $23.140 - $34.111 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 and coordinate geometry to create right-of-way plans by inputing previous row and land title information and write parcel descriptions for land acquisition.
• Design new right-of-way and easement areas for 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.
• Maintains 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 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, 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with land parcel descriptions or highway construction.
• Experience/understanding of engineering survey notes and reading highway construction plans.
• Surveying coursework or experience.
• PC based word processing and spreadsheet programs are beneficial.

Other:

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skillset in: Mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and computer-aided drafting software.
• 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.14 - $34.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $34