Assistant District Maintenance Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans designs specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways bridges buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles applicable laws regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the District Maintenance Engineer with supervision of engineering staff of 30 and a labor force of 90 consisting of Highway Maintenance Supervisors Foremen HMWs Laborers and Welder/Mechanics.

• Manage the work of the labor force across all work shifts to set schedules meet deadlines partner between District areas where possible and provide a safe and productive work environment.

• Communicate and meet regularly with Depot Supervisors to provide direction and establish work priorities and track through completion.

• Review and approve work orders to ensure accuracy of information.

• Review and approve purchase orders submitted by Depot Supervisors to support maintenance activities.

• Work with the District Fleet Coordinator to establish the equipment needs for the in-house Maintenance section.

• Maintain records of maintenance work completed using asset management mapping and other available methods.

• Act as District contact for emergencies and coordinate appropriate response. Work all emergency and weather-related events including snow and ice.

• Manage highway incidents by deploying the appropriate staff and equipment with the goal of maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system.

• Supervise and manage all public feedback provide means to address roadway and roadside issues and prepare appropriate responses.

• Meet and communicate with the Public Town or State officials to evaluate and resolve highway issues.

• As directed coordinate with Maintenance Engineering for any contract work.

• Review and approve overtime and time sheets. Coordinate with Depot Supervisors to ensure overtime is equitably distributed. Coordinate bi-annual and interim Union shift bids.

• Perform other related work as required.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5000) signing bonus (Signing Bonus) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employees first paycheck. 2) $2000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employees probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees ofMassachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

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Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction survey design transportation hydraulics structural sanitary drafting environmental highway architectural airport soils and materials of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

Associates degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology** may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelors degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology** may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering** may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

**NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction survey hydraulics design transportation structural soils sanitary environmental drafting highway architectural mining airport and materials.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Based on assignment possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required.

• For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team

• For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at .

• For a disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call the ADACoordinator Lucy Bayard at .

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you your loved ones and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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