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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $57,670.60 - $80,973.36 per year (Salary Schedule)
*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*
Office/Bureau: Project Development - Property Office
Opening Date: May 5, 2026
Closing Date: May 19, 2026
Job Description:
This position is responsible for the functions associated with the acquisition of property rights. Duties involve technical reviews, complex right-of-way determination, plan development functions and condemnation tasks for Project Development projects. This position will perform reviews of existing conditions plans, the design and layout of a variety of property rights to be acquired by condemnation or deed for transportation projects in developing the final right-of-way maps, along with technical description review of the condemnation document. Other responsibilities will be to ensure the Commissioners signature page for the Notice of Layout and Taking document are complete, compensation payments are made and condemnation packages are accurate and mailed to the property owners in a timely manner.
This position requires knowledge and skills in boundary survey mathematics, CADD plan development, and property research. Ability to work with Right of Way Mappers, Legal Staff, Professional Land Surveyors, Real Estate Managers, Engineers and Project Managers to optimize the right of way mapping process is expected. Additional duties include managing the condemnation process, scheduling and running the monthly condemnation meeting and assisting the Legal Office with any needs including State Claims Commission hearings.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and four (4) years of engineering experience -OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and six (6) years of experience in engineering.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.
If have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov
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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.
- Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% 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.
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