Local Roadway Program Engineer

Job ID 3030827

Location Bismarck, ND

Salary Range From 5403.00 To 7243.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Local Government Division, Rural Section, Bismarck, ND

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NDDOT Hiring Salary: $7,243 / month

As the Local Roadway Program Manager, you are the coordinator for programs such as Transportation Alternatives (TA) and Special Road Fund (SRF). This position coordinates project solicitation, creates agreements, environmental processes and approves reimbursement requests.

Project Management of local developed projects for roadway and bridge projects.

• Review project schedules and monitor activities for timely completion to meet the bid ready requirements.

• Provide guidance on development of project activities such as environmental clearance, permitting, utility coordination, etc.

• Review and provide feedback for project plans, specifications, and estimates needed to meet bidding requirements.

• Work with various NDDOT Divisions, FHWA, and other federal/state agencies.

• Attend Field reviews, public input meetings, project meetings, etc to provide technical assistance.

Local Roadway Program Coordinator.

• Coordinate the project selection and programming with local entities for funding and project delivery.

• Serve as the NDDOT contact person and subject matter expert pertaining to the local roadway program.

• Develop and execute agreements and contracts as necessary.

• Review, process, and approve payments with local entities.

• Prepare bid package for each project bid through the NDDOT.

• Review and coordinate all County Federal Aid route modifications.

• File and document correspondence, reports, etc., using current Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) techniques.

Special Road Fund and Transportation Alternatives Program Coordinator.

• Prepare solicitation notifications to entities eligible to apply, coordinate with selection committee for final approval.

• Serve as the NDDOT contact person and subject matter expert pertaining to the programs.

• Conduct project management of selected projects for timely and complete project development activities.

• Represent NDDOT as State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator

Aid Local Government teams on other programs as requested by the Division Director.

• Aid on numerous tasks needed to fulfill requirements of Local Government programs such as Flex Fund Program, Emergency Relief Program, etc.

• Execute contracts and process payments.

• Work with Local Public Agencies and provide support as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction, or construction management, and

Four years of professional-level engineering work experience, and

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and

Requires a class D driver’s license for travel to visit bridges to scope projects.

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

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at 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.*

*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.

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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.