Highway Programs Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$28.768

Job Posting:

JR2025-00019015 Highway Programs Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-11-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation's (NDOT) Communications & Public Policy Division is seeking a Highway Programs Specialist to join its Public Involvement Team. This person will join a high-performing team that engages and communicates with Nebraska's communities and stakeholders about state transportation projects, following state and federal requirements. This includes community outreach, stakeholder engagement, public education, and feedback collection, analysis, and reporting.

As an NDOT employee, you will join a team of 2,000 dedicated professionals performing important work to provide Nebraska with a safe and efficient transportation system. NDOT is a friendly and supportive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. We provide training and career development, advancement opportunities, ample paid time off, and work-life balance.

We reward our employees’ 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 $28.768 - $42.408 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

 

JOB DUTIES

• Communicate with designers, engineers, local public agencies (LPAs), and consultants regarding completeness and accuracy of project information and documentation under review; explain required information and procedures for public involvement activities required on federal aid projects and/or by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT); recommend actions to correct errors and deficiencies within the process of program and project delivery.
• Present technical information in a public forum
• Review, write, rewrite, and edit documents according to the Revised Code of Federal Regulations, Nebraska State Statutes, NDOT Rules and Regulations, NDOT's Public Involvement Procedures, Title VI, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and any other Federal/State oversight agency with jurisdictional requirements applicable to NDOT highway improvement projects and environmental or civil rights implementation.
• Prepare official correspondence, public notices, project and process information, scheduling the public notices and news releases, meeting logistics, compiling and distributing solicited public comments, and drafting appropriate responses per NDOT Public Involvement Procedures.
• Investigate and document when project information is incomplete/inaccurate. Identify and assess risks to the project delivery process. This will include tracking project progression and documenting risks, as well as recommending options to mitigate risk with the intent to streamline processes and procedures to improve project/program delivery.
• Provide assistance to the Supervisor and NDOT management, as needed.
• Maintain communication between the Public Involvement Unit, other NDOT sections and divisions, consultants, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding proper procedures, regulations, policies, and process changes. Experience and proven knowledge of community organization practices.
• Coordinate special projects, such as department and Governor initiatives, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Two-year po