Highway Right of Way Designer III

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.661

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018764 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
• Free parking

 

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.