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Transportation Eng Lic Spl 14 (Request for Action Structural Spl) Bureau of Bridges & Structures

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Transportation Eng Lic Spl 14 (Request for Action Structural Spl) Bureau of Bridges & Structures

Salary

$43.68 - $63.06 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

5901-24-BOBS-16-TELS14-KC

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

06/24/2024

Closing Date

7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

In the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Bridges and Structures (BOBs), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading-edge services and solutions. Our culture is what makes our bureau a rewarding place to work. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan’s highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. BOBs is seeking a transportation engineer licensed specialist 3 (request for action structural specialist) who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!

As the next BOBs transportation engineer licensed specialist 3 (request for action structural specialist), you'll provide impactful leadership and oversight for a variety of maintenance, renovation and construction projects for MDOT’s infrastructure. Your expertise in project management, coordination and attention to detail will directly contribute to enhancing Michigan’s transportation system operations and the team’s success. You will have the opportunity to work on Michigan’s moveable bridges and different locations around the state. You'll also have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to resolving technical challenges efficiently, along with working on cutting-edge advancements in Michigan’s transportation system.

At MDOT, we believe in investing in our team members' growth. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, professional development resources and the chance to expand your skill set in a supportive and stimulating environment. So, take the next step in your career and go the extra mile with MDOT.

As the next transportation engineer licensed specialist 3, you would be responsible for:

• Managing, coordinating, designing, and prioritizing Tier 2 and 3 requests for action (RFAs) submitted by others (e.g., bridge inspectors throughout the state, region bridge engineers and consultants).

• Participating in RFA committee meetings by providing technical assistance and expertise on new RFAs, following up on current Tier 2 and Tier 3 RFAs, and sharing best practices and lessons learned relative to the RFA program.

• Helping with the RFA and Bridge Priority Preservation Call for Projects by reviewing submittals for work addressing Tier 2 and 3 RFAs and offering recommendations on prioritization based on available funding and validating proposed scope of work.

• Coordinating with the Statewide Structural Repair Crew supervisors and assign, approve and review work as necessary.

• Serving as the backup resource when the emergency structural response specialist is not available, providing support to MDOT region offices and Transportation Service Centers (TSCs) following high-load hits and other structural damage due to vehicular/load impact.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 Position Details (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TRALSPL3A29R Position Description 5.15.2024.pdf)

• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.

Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13.

Alternate Education and Experience

Additional Requirements and Information

Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

To be considered for this position you must:

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)

View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.pdf

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole atColeK10@michigan.gov.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

• Yes

• No

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  TRALSPL - Do you possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts/foreign degree evaluation as failure to do so may result in you being screened out of this hiring process.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in civil engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts/foreign degree evaluation as failure to do so may result in you being screened out of this hiring process.

• Yes

• No

  04

  If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in you being screened out of this hiring process.

• Yes

• No

• Not applicable

  05

  TRALSPL3 - Do you possess at least five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or a Transportation Engineer Licensed 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13?

• Yes

• No

  06

  TRALSPL – Do you possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan? If so, please include your license number in the licenses section of your application.

• Yes

• No

  07

  Do you possess a registered professional engineering license from a state other than Michigan and if so, are you willing and able to obtain the appropriate Michigan license? Please attach a copy of the licensure.

• Yes

• No

• I already possess a professional engineering license in the state of Michigan

  08

  In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).

• Yes

• No

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  Are you a current or former MDOT employee?

• Yes

• No

  12

  How many years of experience do you have in the inspection of bridges, both for routine inspections and in response to emergencies? If you have this experience, please ensure to document it in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.

• More than 5 years

• 3-5 years

• 1-3 years

• Less than 1 year

• No experience

  13

  How many years of experience do you have in the structural design of bridges, both for new construction and for repair/rehab design? If you have this experience, please ensure to document it in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.

• More than 5 years

• 3-5 years

• 1-3 years

• Less than 1 year

• No experience

  14

  MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

• MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

• MDOT TRAC Program

• MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

• Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

• MI Construction Career Days

• National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

• Other

• N/A

• MDOT Capstone Internship

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  MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

• State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

• LinkedIn

• College/University Career Services Office or website

• Twitter

• Facebook

• Indeed

• Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

• Michigan Works! Agency

• Career Fair

• GovDelivery

• Billboard

• Employee Referral

• Veterans Organization

• Government Jobs

• Diversity Jobs

• recruitics

• ZipRecruiter

• Other

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Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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