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Assistant District Engineer

State of North Dakota

Williston, ND

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SKILLS
Budget Management, Calculators, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Consulting, Contract Creation, Driver's License, Engineering Consulting, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Fleet Management, Government Contracts, Negotiation Skills, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Professional Engineer, Project Development, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Resolve Customer Issues, Restricted Materials, Transportation Engineering, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Williston, ND
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Summary of Work

Williston District, Administration, Williston, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated andskilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do.If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Hiring Range: $9,865/ month

External candidates may qualify for up to $5,000 in approved moving expenses reimbursed after relocation.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

District Administration:
  • Develop and implement the policies and procedures of district operations.
  • Assist in implementation of district staffing plan.
  • Assist in preparation of biennium budget, monitor and control expenditures.
  • Recommend and prepare contracts/agreements with contractors, governmental entities and the public.
  • Manage fleet of construction vehicles.
  • Represent district at public input meetings, public hearings, etc.
  • Assume responsibility of district administration in district engineer's absence.
Project Development and Construction Management:
  • Assist with review and preparation of district comments for concept reports.
  • Participate on all phases of project development including recommending changes or additions to design.
  • Lead, as needed, in providing engineering solutions to unusual and non-routine construction and maintenance problems.
  • Participate in consulting engineer services selection process, monitor consulting engineer performance.
  • Negotiate with contractors when needed.
Maintenance Administration:
  • Assist in monitoring current condition of district highways.
  • Assist in determining major priorities, load restrictions, material and equipment needs and annual seal coat and striping programs.
  • Assume responsibility of district maintenance activities during emergencies if directed by district engineer.
Communications and Public Relations:
  • Conduct necessary public relations activities.
  • Resolve problems and complaints from the public, contractors, or other agencies.
  • Coordinate with other Divisions and Districts on construction and maintenance activities.
Assist District Engineer in Development of Long-Range Highway Maintenance Program (2-5 years):
  • Provide input on what work should be scheduled.
  • Assist in maintaining priority lists of improvements.
Employee and Consultant Management:
  • Manage construction employees and evaluate the work of the district engineering staff.
  • Complete district construction staffing plan, assign appropriate staff to each project, select which projects will be run by DOT staff and which will be run by consultant engineers.
  • Negotiate, review, and approve consultant scope and fees and approve consultant payments.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota within 6 months and,
  • Three years of supervisory or administrative transportation engineering work experience.
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, job function screening, reference check and driving records check.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT . TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

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