Permit Specialist (Outdoor Advertising) - KC or St. Joseph

State of Missouri; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking an outdoor advertising permit specialist to regulate signage and junkyards in compliance with federal and state laws. The role involves field inspections, hearings, and interaction with advertisers, municipalities, and the public.

Position may be filled at the Kansas City District Office (Lee's Summit, MO) or Northwest District Office (St. Joseph, MO); opportunity for CAREER-LADDER advancement and growth within MoDOT.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, real estate, or related field.
• A waiver of minimum requirements (education) may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications and issues or denies permits to erect outdoor advertising or trim vegetation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Conducts surveillance of and inspects new and existing billboards, signs, and vegetation cuttings.
• Meets with outdoor advertising companies, municipalities, salvage yards, and the general public concerning programs.
• Inspects and monitors salvage yards for compliance with law; issues licenses and attends junkyard court hearings.
• Initiates, gathers data for and attends formal and informal hearings on appeals of specialist's decision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, real estate, or related field

Job description

Job Location

This position will be filled at either theKansas City District Office (Lee's Summit, MO) OR Northwest District Office (St. Joseph, MO) depending on the location of the successful candidate. Interviews will be held at the Kansas City District Office.

Why you'll love this position

The outdoor advertising permit specialist ensures compliance with the Highway Beautification Act by regulating outdoor advertising and junkyards in accordance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Note for internal applicants

Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

• Reviews applications and issues or denies permits to erect outdoor advertising or trim vegetation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Conducts surveillance of and inspects new and existing billboards, signs, and vegetation cuttings.
• Meets with outdoor advertising companies, municipalities, salvage yards, and the general public concerning programs.
• Inspects and monitors salvage yards for compliance with law; issues licenses and attends junkyard court hearings.
• Initiates, gathers data for and attends formal and informal hearings on appeals of specialist's decision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, real estate, or related field.
• A waiver of minimum requirements (education) may be considered.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge of effective communication techniques, work organization and scheduling skills, relevant federal and state law, and compliance requirements impacting property owner rights.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.