Williston District, Administration, Williston, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Hiring Range:  $9,865/ month

External candidates may qualify for up to $5,000 in approved moving expenses reimbursed after relocation.

District Administration:

• Develop and implement the policies and procedures of district operations.
• Assist in implementation of district staffing plan.
• Assist in preparation of biennium budget, monitor and control expenditures.
• Recommend and prepare contracts/agreements with contractors, governmental entities and the public.
• Manage fleet of construction vehicles.
• Represent district at public input meetings, public hearings, etc.
• Assume responsibility of district administration in district engineer’s absence.

Project Development and Construction Management:

• Assist with review and preparation of district comments for concept reports.
• Participate on all phases of project development including recommending changes or additions to design.
• Lead, as needed, in providing engineering solutions to unusual and non-routine construction and maintenance problems.
• Participate in consulting engineer services selection process, monitor consulting engineer performance.
• Negotiate with contractors when needed.

Maintenance Administration:

• Assist in monitoring current condition of district highways.
• Assist in determining major priorities, load restrictions, material and equipment needs and annual seal coat and striping programs.
• Assume responsibility of district maintenance activities during emergencies if directed by district engineer.

Communications and Public Relations:

• Conduct necessary public relations activities.
• Resolve problems and complaints from the public, contractors, or other agencies.
• Coordinate with other Divisions and Districts on construction and maintenance activities.

Assist District Engineer in Development of Long-Range Highway Maintenance Program (2-5 years):

• Provide input on what work should be scheduled.
• Assist in maintaining priority lists of improvements.

Employee and Consultant Management:

• Manage construction employees and evaluate the work of the district engineering staff.
• Complete district construction staffing plan, assign appropriate staff to each project, select which projects will be run by DOT staff and which will be run by consultant engineers.
• Negotiate, review, and approve consultant scope and fees and approve consultant payments.

• Requires registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota and,
• Three years of supervisory or administrative transportation engineering work experience.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check and driving records check.