Commercial Sign Regulatory Program Assistant
Performs research and technical assistance work in support of the Commercial Sign Regulatory Program. Work involves assisting in coordinating and providing consultative assistance to program team and commercial signs / billboard owners. The position will review potential enforcement actions and make recommendations to program director. May participate with ensuring appropriate payments and enforcement activities are performed timely. Work is broad in scope and requires professional communication with private entities, and the general public. Reports to the Commercial Signs Regulatory Program Section Director. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the lead worker or program director.
This position operates within a values-driven environment where collaboration, integrity, and empathy are essential. Our team culture emphasizes transparency, mutual respect, and shared accountability.
Essential Duties :
- Applies rules, procedures, and policies pertaining to the commercial signs regulatory program.
- Assists in special inventories and projects related to the commercial signs regulatory program section when necessary.
- Communicates and applies various city zoning ordinances as they pertain to Commercial Signs Regulatory Program.
- Reviews and analyzes various county appraisal district maps.
- Coordinates the inventory for highway construction projects with field lead worker.
- Coordinates the review and issuance of Acquired Sign Credits.
- Performs GIS related activities.
- Explains laws and regulations relating to commercial signs program and junkyards to property owners and general public.
- Documents and maintains findings in program database.
- Conducts Internet research as needed to secure the identity, location, ownership, and other background information about individuals, business entities, and properties.
- Informs program director of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well being of the Commercial Signs Program.
- Maintains proactive enforcement activities for unlawful signs, junkyards and other violations of federal and state laws.
- Reads and interprets highway plans and property plats to calculate right of way lines and determine the legality of commercial signs.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.