Highway Permits Coordinator Designer

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.346

Job Posting:

JR2026- Highway Permits Coordinator / Designer (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Highway Permits Coordinator / Designer to serve a key technical and coordination role within the Department supporting the review of permit applications on the State highway this role youll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects from routine installations to complex infrastructure and development-related requests while collaborating with engineering staff subject matter experts and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will apply sound technical judgement in evaluating supporting plans and documentation coordinate interdisciplinary input and facilitate the resolution of technical issues through an iterative review process. This position plays an important role in promoting consistency in the application of design standards policies and regulatory requirements across the state.

As an NDOT employee you will join a team of 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 comprehensive health benefits training and career development advancement opportunities and generous paid time off.

Pay range for the Highway Designer III position is $27.346 per hour to $40.311 per hour. The pay rate is commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

If unable to fill at the Highway Designer III level will consider applicants at the Highway Designer II level. Pay rate for this classification is $23.661 per hour.

If unable to fill at the Highway Designer II level will consider applicants at the Highway Designer I level. Pay rate for this classification is $20.474 per hour.

Qualifications for the various levels are listed in the requirements section below.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the central point of coordination within the Department for the technical review of permit applications on the State highway system.
• Review initial permit submittals for completeness and conformance with application requirements ensuring sufficient information is provided to support technical evaluation prior to initiating formal review.
• Perform independent technical review of supporting plans calculations and documentation associated with permit requests.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary review process facilitating input from Central Complex engineering staff and subject matter experts to support consistent and timely recommendations.
• Communicate review comments and technical feedback to District personnel and applicants facilitating iterative revisions to resolve comments and advance permit applications toward a decision.
• Manage the review of approximately 100 permit applications annually ranging from routine installations (e.g. culverts) to complex infrastructure and development-related requests including utility attachments to structures and large-scale residential or commercial developments.
• Ensure consistent application of state policies practices design standards and regulatory requirements across all permit reviews and technical recommendations provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Highway Designer III: Three years of experience in highway civil engineering design including CADD applications and practices OR post high school coursework or training in the design field mentioned above may substitute for two of the three years of experience required on a year-for-year basis.

Highway Designer II: Coursework training or experience in design drafting engineering highway construction or other construction field using CADD applications and practices.

Highway Designer I: A high school education or the equivalent AND education or experience in drafting engineering or highway construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the design and/or construction of roadways streets culverts or storm sewer systems.
• Familiarity with the NDOT Roadway Design Manual NDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and NDOT right-of-way permit process.
• Experience reviewing plans calculations or technical documentation associated with transportation projects. Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders including engineering staff subject matter experts and external applicants. Experience with OnBase or similar workflow systems used for document management.

Other:

• Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Minimum overnight travel may be required.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Roadway design principles drainage concepts and construction practices related to transportation projects.
• Applicable design standards specifications policies and regulatory requirements governing work within highway right-of-way.
• Permit review processes and the types of supporting documentation required for technical evaluation.

Skills in:

• Reviewing and interpreting plans calculations and technical documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinating and facilitating input from multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Communicating technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Managing and tracking multiple concurrent reviews documentation and comment resolution in a structured and organized manner.

Ability to:

• Apply sound technical judgement in evaluating supporting documentation and design elements.
• Work independently while managing multiple concurrent reviews and priorities.
• Facilitate iterative problem solving and resolution of technical issues through coordination with stakeholders.
• Maintain consistency in application of standards policies and practices across a variety of project types.
• Provide effective customer service while working with District personnel and external applicants.

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