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Iowa Department of Transportation Pavement Preservation Engineer in Ames, Iowa
Salary
$78,041.60 - $120,036.80 Annually
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-04460
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
07/02/2024
Closing Date
7/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Ashley Buss - Ashley.Buss@iowadot.us
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
Location: Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Shift Requirements: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (flexible schedule option), In-person with option for partial telework schedule. Occasional travel and overnights for project visits or conferences.
The Transportation Development Division is looking to hire a Pavement Preservation Engineer (Transportation Engineer Specialist) to join the pavement management team. As part of this team, you will develop and implement strategies to maintain and extend the lifespan of pavements on Iowa DOT’s primary and interstate highway system. The Pavement Preservation Engineer will with work closely with the Pavement Management Leader, Assistant District Engineers and other District staff, the Project Management Bureau, Research & Analytics Bureau, Maintenance Bureau and other pavement management stakeholders.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Maintain overall management responsibility for resurfacing, restoration, or rehabilitation (3R) projects,
Monitor and analyze the condition of the Iowa DOT’s primary and interstate highway system,
Propose allocation of resources based on need and optimization analysis in collaboration with all program stakeholders,
Develop reports summarizing the current program,
Develop and analyze data to make recommendations for future programs,
Maintain overall responsibility for management of the Maintenance and Preservation program including statewide interstate pavement maintenance, statewide contract maintenance, and small business development contracts.
Preferred Characteristics of Candidate:
Analyzes challenges, defines successful solution alternatives, and proactively solves problems.
Passion and commitment to excellence in our highway system.
Effectively communicates with all levels of management and a wide variety of individuals involved in our development process.
Motivated, friendly, inclusive, and a get-it-done attitude.
Embraces and encourages a culture that thrives on innovative ideas and leading changes that result in effective process and project improvements.
Brings a professional positive attitude to our team every day.
Ability to utilize data integration and statistical software to assist in highway condition monitoring and forecasting.
Special Requirements:
Maintain a valid Iowa Driver’s License.
Must possess and maintain licensure as an Iowa Professional Engineer in Active status. Licensure in Iowa must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is proud to be a partner with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Through this partnership, DOT engineers are granted membership at a largely discounted price, as well as discounts for conferences and continuing education through the ASCE. We are excited to offer this benefit and to have you join this partnership with us! If you're interested in learning more about this benefit, please visit https://www.asce.org/membership
What we offer YOU:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3577/download?inline=) .
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) All of the following (a and b):
a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
b. Two years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering.
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
b. One year of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering; and
c. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, structural, or transportation engineering; engineering management; or a field closely related to transportation engineering.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Transportation Engineer.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/TransportationEngineerSpecialist-04244.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) .
Additional Qualification Requirements
Prior to appointment, applicants must possess active licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.