$44.98 - $71.96 Hourly $93,552 - $149,683 Annually This position is a Pay Band C12 Posting Details New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment. Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system. Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico. Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date Why does the job exist? Position will oversee the District Traffic Section. Position is responsible for Access Management, through the permitting process for new developments. How does it get done? Position is responsible for the Traffic Operations Program, including maintenance of traffic for all work within State rights-of-way, guardrail, signing, striping, pavement markings, signals, and other miscellaneous roadway features. Position is responsible for the Transportation Program, including the proactive analysis and evaluation of existing road segments, intersections, ramps, and reviewing and providing input to scoping reports for planned projects, and developing and/or reviewing proposed construction and maintenance plans for new projects. All applicants must be licensed in accordance with Engineering and Surveying Practice Act, Sections 61-23-1 through 61-23-32 NMSA 1978 and 16.39.1 through 16.39.8 NMAC, as applicable Who are the customers? The traveling public. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in. Experience as a Traffic Engineer. Experience in engineering highway design and/or highway construction projects. Experience working and assisting in the coordination with other agencies such as federal and local government agencies. Experience writing technical reports and/or scoping reports for highway construction projects. Experience creating and reviewing cost estimates, construction quantities and/or proposed as-built plans Minimum Qualification Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire. Employment Requirements Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required and employment is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Anjelica Lucero. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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