Right of Way Control Technician - Anticipated Vacancy

Department of Transportation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a technically skilled professional to oversee the Official Business Directional Sign (OBDS) program, the right-of-way control program, interstate logo program, and general signage issues across the state from Augusta.

You will collaborate with municipalities, legislators, and the legal division to resolve sign-related issues while visiting communities statewide.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in either right-of-way functions, municipal zoning, or other directly related experience which includes budget processing.

Responsibilities

• Bill businesses and receive payments for the OBDS and Logo programs.
• Processes sign applications.
• Work with municipal staff, legislators, Department staff and customers to find solutions to issues regarding locations and illegal obstructions in the Right of Way.
• Head up the waiver/license committee for sign waivers initiated by municipalities, individuals, and businesses.
• Respond to stakeholders with answers regarding MaineDOT's sign programs and right of way.
• Assist legislative liaison with any legislative document (LD's) regarding sign issues and help draft appropriate responses on any rule-making that needs to happen as a result of the LD's.

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $21.54 - $30.14 (per hour) (Salary Schedule) Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Traffic Engineering Location: Augusta, ME Opening Date: August 26, 2026 Closing Date: September 10, 2026

Job Description: This is a technical position that Oversees the Official Business Directional Sign (OBDS) program, the right of way control program, interstate logo program and general signage/obstruction problems statewide. This position works extensively with municipalities and their staff on resolving violations, deals with legislators on sign issues and general violation issues from constituents, works with the Department's legislative liaison on developing testimony on sign bills, meets with the public to resolve individual property owner issues and meets with the departments legal division to advise on statewide sign and Right of Way issues. This position gets to visit all corners of the state to keep our business signage up to date.

Representative Tasks

• Bill businesses and receive payments for the OBDS and Logo programs.
• Processes sign applications.
• Work with municipal staff, legislators, Department staff and customers to find solutions to issues regarding locations and illegal obstructions in the Right of Way.
• Head up the waiver/license committee for sign waivers initiated by municipalities, individuals, and businesses.
• Respond to stakeholders with answers regarding MaineDOT's sign programs and right of way.
• Assist legislative liaison with any legislative document (LD's) regarding sign issues and help draft appropriate responses on any rule-making that needs to happen as a result of the LD's.

Minimally Qualified

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

• Four (4) years of experience in either right-of-way functions, municipal zoning, or other directly related experience which includes budget processing.

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—'Dirigo' or 'I lead'—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential.
• Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary.
• Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%.
• Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
• Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
• There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills.

Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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