Design Services Section Chief

Position: DESIGN SERVICES SECTION CHIEF
State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Design

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

DESIGN SERVICES SECTION CHIEF

Position #21105

$37.22/hour - $51.07/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status
* at the following pay rate: $35.62 per hour

* Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

* See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Design, has a full-time vacancy for a Design Services Section Chief.

SUMMARY:

To develop and administer engineering programs with responsibility for evaluating program policies and procedures. Administer the design of highway and bridge projects in accordance with the policies, goals and procedures of the Department of Transportation, Division of Project Development.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/

Experience:

Education:

Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study engineering, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in an engineering and possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institute of higher education.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering field post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in an engineering.

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

Education:

Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education, with a major study in an engineering or engineering technology.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of experience in civil engineering field post Professional Engineer licensure.

License/Certification:

1. Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire or a Licensed Professional Engineer in another state and obtain licensure in NH within one year of employment. Licensure designation must be in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering.

2. Valid driver's license and access to transportation

3. The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Other Requirements:

All accountabilities must be performed in accordance with State and Department rules and policies, including risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations and administrative orders.

TRAINEE OPTION:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 8+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school, who otherwise satisfy the requirements, may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a NH Professional Engineer license within 12 months of hire.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors the overall project work schedule within the Design Services Section to meet the Bureau's responsibilities to the Department, other State agencies…