The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a proactive leader to guide a dedicated team responsible for inspecting and supporting long-term roadway construction projects at the New Hampton Resident Construction Engineer office. As a Construction Technician Senior, you’ll lead project inspections, material certification, and contract documentation for some of our most complex construction efforts.
In this position, you’ll integrate hands-on technical expertise with day-to-day leadership, both in the field and in the office through:
- Managing and communicating daily inspection and administrative operations with supervisor oversight
- Ensuring that work is completed according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Tracking and communicating project updates to a variety of parties
- Acting as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public
- Maintaining detailed records of all project activities, such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports, by performing mathematical calculations to ensure compliance
This position requires a high volume of computer and software use. To be successful in this position, you will need high proficiency with typing and digital data entry.
The leadership of this position directly supports our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation. By guiding your team with our Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception, you will help foster a positive, growth-focused environment where great work can thrive.
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary, and some overnight travel may be required.
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.
- 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 a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
Requirements:
- Possess and maintain a minimum of a Class C non-commercial Driver’s License.
- A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com).
Apply today!You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa.
Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at [email protected].
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Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades.
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. One year of full-time work experience in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Construction Technician or Highway Technician Senior.
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