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Mission Statement

The mission of this division is to work as a team to provide communication direction and assistance, and to help Department of Roads' management and employees present the right information more effectively within and outside the Department.

Whatever the service or deed we render, quality is our goal.

Division Contacts

Mary Jo Oie, Division Manager	402-479-4512
Anne White, Communication Services Manager	402-479-4512
Greg Weinert, Hearings Officer	402-479-4871
Barb Biffle, Web Officer	402-479-3662
Linda Wilson, Pete McShane, Information Officers	402-479-4512

Duties & Responsibilities

Communication Office

The Communication Office is responsible for:

• Advising, developing and reviewing policies, programs and procedures pertaining to the Department's communication processes, and community relations functions.

• Providing communication planning, technical assistance and media relations coordination for the Department.

• Preparation and distribution of information pertaining to Departmental issues and activities through news releases, publications, brochures, newsletters, the web site and social media as appropriate.

• Preparing public notices, news releases and fliers for NDOR public meetings and hearings.

• Planning, editing and producing the "Roadrunner," a bi-monthly, on-line agency news and information publication.

• Producing and distributing a monthly public flier of statewide road construction projects and detours, April through December.

• Performing specificl coordination, writing, editing and public relations endeavors, and providing assistance as needed to the Director, Governor, public officials, citizens, Department employees, and various Department-related events.

• Planning and producing public awareness campaigns for safety, construction, maintenance, essential operations or issues, as needed. 

• Monitoring a news clipping file, maintaining employees information bulletin board, providing general news, state maps and pertinent internal and external information.

Web Communication Office

The Web Communication Office manages, oversees, and coordinates the development, maintenance, and expansion of the NDOR internet and intranet web sites.

Rapid growth has made the NDOR site one of the top five most accessed sites in Nebraska State Government. As new technologies become available, they are tested and added to the site when appropriate.

Travel resources include web access to the 511 Travelers' Information Page (TIP), with links to real-time weather info, as well as highway cameras across the state. The Map Library includes downloadable county maps, as well as a number of specific variations of the state highway map. Monthly construction and detour maps (available April-December) can also be downloaded.

Those who do business with NDOR have access to various monthly, weekly, and daily reports, contract letting information, construction specifications, and other related material that helps them achieve their goals more efficiently. Contractors can view/download letting plans from the site, saving them time and money. Those who wish to get permits on right of way areas can download the forms on-line.

The NDOR site contains links to all NDOR divisions and districts, and a large photo history of the agency. It also features links to resources not directly under the authority of NDOR, but of interest to the public, such as air travel, motor vehicle licensing, train schedules, bicycle guides, scenic by-ways, and recreational resources within the state.

The continued successful operation and growth of the NDOR web site is a key factor in the Agency's ability to meet its current and future goals, and fulfill the expectations of those we serve.

 

Public Hearings Office

The Public Hearings Office is responsible for:

Coordinating with key Department staff, the Nebraska Highway Commission, and local officials the planning, scheduling, and conducting of public hearings/meetings. This includes:

• Preparing and placing advertisements and public notices;
• Preparing hearing formats, handout materials;
• Operation ofthe public address system and recording equipment;
• Preparing and distributing hearing/meeting transcripts;
• Maintaining an official record of Department public hearings.

This position also provides staffing to the State Highway Comiission, with support from Communication Division personnel.

Communication Services Section

• Records Management Center: Accumulates, files and maintains in a current status, record copies of all documentation, material and records that identify operational and functional actions which support the Department's primary objectives. Stores and maintains for checkout or reference all inactive, long-term and permanent Department records. Microfilming is done by the Department's Records Officer as prescribed by State and Federal procedures and regulations.

• Transportation Library: Houses research materials, collections, and information which is provided in print and online through the AASHTO EIS, and on the INTERNET.  Audio-visual equipment is also available.

• Receptionist/Switchboard: Receives and routes incoming calls to the offices in the Department. Greets and directs visitors to locations within the Department. Provides limited clerical assistance. Serves as proofreader for the Information Processing Center.