Posting Details
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.
- Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
- Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
- Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.
This position is with the District 3 Traffic Section.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
Why does the job exist?
The Lead Senior Engineering Technician will be the central point of contact and assists the Engineering Managers to support and streamline review processes. This role will lead and support a team of Engineering Technicians to optimize the process of increasing efficiency and better manage the high-volume public and internal communications. Incumbent will coordinate and evaluate temporary traffic control on state roadways within the district to ensure compliance in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and corresponds with the Public Information Officer (PIO) and the Permit Agent regarding issues and concerns with traffic and transportation.
How does it get done?
The key responsibilities includes conducting field reviews of temporary traffic control used in construction of highways and bridges to assist the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) ensuring field work is in compliance with design plans and the MUTCD, coordinates and attends meetings with local agencies and stakeholders to assess design plans including temporary traffic control and facilitates work on state right-of-way, and performs maintenance of comprehensive permit database for reference and management of numerous projects. Additionally, the incumbent responds to a high-volume of inquiries from internal and external staff including the public.
Who are the customers?
Internal and external customers including the public.
Ideal Candidate
Internal and external customers including the public.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Employment requires successful completion of a post offer pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office and some field in varying weather conditions - hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow, exposure to sunlight, dust, and pollen. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, inclement weather, construction equipment and high-speed traffic. Work with nuclear devices; heights and confined spaces. toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, rough/rugged terrain, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to hazardous chemicals, insects and reptiles, loud noises, stressful situations; subject to falls and bruises, subject to irregular hours day or night, call out for emergencies and frequent temporary assignments that require in-state travel away from post of duty; may require extended hours and occasional travel. Heavy lifting: sitting/standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Possible geographic location change.
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Agency Contact: Melissa Gutierrez Office 505-607-3326 Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
