ROW & Signage Program Coordinator

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

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.