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

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 Actby regulating outdoor advertising andjunkyards in accordance with federalandstateregulations.Responsibilitiesareperformedunderdirectsupervision. 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. Reviewsapplicationsandissuesordeniespermitstoerectoutdooradvertisingortrimvegetationin accordance with state and federal regulations. Conductssurveillanceofandinspectsnewandexistingbillboards,signs,andvegetationcuttings. Meetswithoutdooradvertisingcompanies,municipalities,salvageyards,andthegeneralpublicconcerning programs. Inspectsandmonitorssalvageyardsforcompliancewithlaw;issueslicensesandattendsjunkyardcourthearings. Initiates,gathersdataforandattendsformalandinformalhearingsonappealsofspecialist'sdecision. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's d egree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, real e state,or related field. 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. Benefits defined pension plan generous amounts of leave and holiday time eligibility for health insurance coverage 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 ourCAREERS 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 foundHERE. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Missour