Highway Right of Way Designer III
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$23.140

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012015 Highway Right of Way Designer III (Open)

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Job Description:
At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we reward our employees' hard work with a positive and supportive work culture that encourages forward-thinking. We provide training/career development, advancement opportunities, ample paid time off, work-life balance, and exciting and challenging work opportunities. As a Highway Right-of-Way (ROW) Designer III, in our ROW Division, you will be an important part of the process of working with a team to develop safe highway systems for the state of Nebraska.

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

JOB DUTIES:

- Prepare ROW plans for complex ROW 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 of design software & coordinate geometry to create ROW plans by inputting previous ROW and land title information and writing land parcel descriptions.
- Design new ROW and easement areas for acquisition.
- Write land parcel descriptions for land acquisition.
- Archive ROW projects, create condemnation plats & add sell-back information to ROW plans.
- Attend department meetings pertaining to assigned projects.
- Maintain ROW plans, project files, CAD files, ROW surveys, land title information, previous ROW plans, railroad maps, and city plats for assigned projects by updating the project information database.
- Input existing ROW information into the GIS system.
- Research ROW project information, make copies, and distribute ROW 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 ROW 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, ROW design, land parcel descriptions, or highway construction.
• An understanding of engineering survey notes and reading highway construction plans.
• Mathematics background including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and surveying coursework or experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with PC-based word processing and spreadsheet programs is beneficial.

Other:

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

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

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

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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