Geological Exploration Supervisor

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Materials & Research

5 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION SUPERVISOR

Position #21238

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status
** at the following pay rate: $34.92 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 Materials & Research, has a full-time vacancy for a Geological Exploration Supervisor.

Performs skilled technical and supervisory work in managing personnel and equipment in the coordination of a statewide subsurface exploration program in support of the engineering design and development of public highway, bridge, and building projects, ensuring that work operations are conducted efficiently, safely, and in accordance with accepted standards, policies, and procedures.

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.

Education/

Experience:

Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in geology, engineering geology, geological/geotechnical exploration, or a related field and include at least 1 year of experience leading work crews.

License/Certification:
Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (CDL-A) with no airbrake restrictions

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency
• Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements

Trainee Option:
Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school, without 1 year of experience leading work crews, and/or lacking the CDL-A license may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A thorough understanding of subsurface exploration equipment, techniques, and best management practices. Preference will be given to applicants having management training.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
None

In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes No

Criteria:
None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes No

Criteria:
None

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.

When applicable, 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.

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD):
None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):
Reviews project plans and job sites for accessibility and to determine project equipment and manpower needs. Directly supervises and/or operates exploration equipment in difficult or dangerous locations. Operates exploration equipment to supplement field crews and complete subsurface explorations as needed.

Monitors crew productivity and suggests methods to minimize down time. Communicates with Geological Exploration Superintendent and drilling crews daily regarding field operations and makes routine visits to exploration sites.

Plans and conducts asphalt coring and base course sampling operations, in coordination with the Geotechnical Drilling Superintendent, for pavement design. Provides technical guidance to ensure subsurface explorations are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

Assists the Geological Exploration Superintendent in the planning of personnel work schedule. Communicates with property owners, Highway Maintenance and Turnpike staff, and other stakeholders to implement activities of multiple drill crews.

Supervises the training of personnel. Completes employee performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary action. Interviews applicants for vacant positions and makes hiring recommendations.

Ensures the maintenance of exploration equipment and coordinates major repairs with the Bureau of Mechanical Services and Geological Exploration Superintendent.

Submits material and equipment needs to the Geological Exploration Superintendent for purchase. Ensures material inventories are…