Job ID 3024908

Location Bismarck, ND

Salary Range From 8112.00 To 8112.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Closing Date 5/14/2023

Bridge Division, Bismarck, ND

If you are looking to make a difference and drive your success, you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation, there is no better time for you to join our team where the work you do along with our mission to safely move people and goods positively impacts the citizens and the traveling public in North Dakota.

We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help the citizens in our great state and have fun doing it. We offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant at work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Hiring Salary: $8,112 / month

This position is eligible for telework from Bismarck, North Dakota with in-person work duties and meetings required.

Summary of Work

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As the Bridge Management Team Lead in the Bridge Division, you will lead and supervise the NDDOT Bridge Management Section and must exhibit strong leadership skills to mentor and provide for professional development. You will motivate and inspire your team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages team member bonding, and demonstrates flexibility. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail with previous experience in managing a team. This position will supervise the following sections and programs:

• Bridge Management Section, prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines and goals. Determine and recommend appropriate training and assess technology needs. Address employee issues and evaluate employees.
• Load Rating Program to ensure compliance with CFR and 23 Metrics. Provide guidance on load rating policies and procedures and manage policies to ensure local and state structures are posted as required. Ensure that overload permits are being processed accurately and timely.
• Bridge Management System, supervise the development, customization, and implementation of the AASHTOWare Bridge Management software program. Assist in updating the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP). Supervise the development of bridge performance measures and help to provide bridge data as requested.
• Bridge Scoping Program, supervise the scoping process for stand-alone bridge projects and bridges on corridor projects. Ensure scoping reports and cost estimates are accurate. Coordinate the development of the NDDOT Bridge Scoping process to further improve efficiency.
• Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), assist with the development, organize information from BrM and inspections to determine priorities and enter into system. Coordinate to deliver Urban Priorities.
• Bridge Preservation Program, research and recommend practices to extend the life of NDDOT bridges. Coordinate to implement the preservation program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registration as professional engineer in North Dakota
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil or construction engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Requires a class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

• 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.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

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

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

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, a