Bridges & Structures Bureau Director

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the 'To Apply' section.

Are you interested in providing leadership, management, and supervision for the Bridges and Structures Bureau within the Iowa Department of Transportation? We are looking for someone to help oversee two main units: the Bridge Design Unit and the Bridge Maintenance and Inspection Unit. You will play a critical role in developing and managing the portfolio projects in our 5-year transportation improvement program.

Day shift, Monday – Friday, 8 hours typical (may be flexed), mostly in-person but telework is available, some overnight travel is required.

• Providing overall leadership and direction for the office.
• Creating an engaging environment where your employees can thrive by mentoring, coaching, and developing the bureau leadership team.
• Keep Iowa bridges safe by assuring compliance with bridge inspection requirements for all highway bridges in the state.
• Overseeing the development and administration of maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement programs for all state highway bridges and structures. This requires establishing and overseeing long-term cost-effective strategies for maintenance, safety, and operations of state-owned highway bridges and structures, evaluating the performance of these strategies, and continually developing improvements to maximize performance.

• A degree in civil, construction, or structural engineering and be registered as a professional engineer in the State of Iowa.
• Valid Driver’s License

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. This position will foster growth and support for its reporting team through the five core values of the department:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found 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 view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is proud to be a partner with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Through this partnership, DOT engineers are granted membership at a largely discounted price, as well as discounts for conferences and continuing education through the ASCE. We are excited to offer this benefit and to have you join this partnership with us! If you're interested in learning more about this benefit, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the affirmative action & equal employment opportunity (AA/EEO) officer at aa-eeo.

Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the…