Materials and Research Division, Bismarck, ND

If you are looking to make a difference and drive your success, you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation, there is no better time for you to join our team where the work you do along with our mission to safely move people and goods positively impacts the citizens and the traveling public in North Dakota.

We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help the citizens in our great state and have fun doing it. We offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant at work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Hiring Salary: $8,112 / month

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This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule from Bismarck, North Dakota with in-person work duties and meetings required.

Summary of Work

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our Team and processes. As the Research Section Leader in the Materials and Research Division, you will provide leadership and administer the Research, Development, and Technology Transfer program which consists of; internal research, external research, and Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) authorized Pooled Fund Studies. You will motivate and inspire your team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages team member bonding, and demonstrates flexibility.

The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail with previous experience in professional level engineering. You will be responsible for promoting research activities and coordinating efforts between NDDOT and universities or other states on research study proposals or Pooled Fund Study solicitations. Primary duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Section Leader, supervising Research section staff by exhibiting strong leadership skills to mentor and provide for professional development and training. Provide work direction, task assignment, and review of staff work.
• Administer the activities of the NDDOT Research, Development, and Technology Program (RD&T)-Research Coordinator.
• Participate and engage with national transportation research efforts.
• Develop and Maintain a Qualified Products List (QPL) for the Department.
• Evaluate internal research projects, edit, and write reports and specification recommendations.
• Represent the Materials and Research Division; lead or participate in special projects, meetings, conferences, or workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registration as professional engineer in North Dakota
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil or construction engineering.
• Four years of professional-level engineering work experience.
• Requires a class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.