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State of Michigan Transportation Eng Lic Spl 14 (Prj Development Eng (Rural/Enhancement/Bridge)) Bureau of Development in Lansing, Michigan
Transportation Eng Lic Spl 14 (Prj Development Eng (Rural/Enhancement/Bridge)) Bureau of Development
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Transportation Eng Lic Spl 14 (Prj Development Eng (Rural/Enhancement/Bridge)) Bureau of Development
Salary
$43.68 - $63.06 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5901-24-BOD-31-TELS14-KC
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
05/15/2024
Closing Date
6/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position functions as the statewide specialist for the development of local agency state and federal aid programs in the rural areas of the state and in the enhancement and bridge programs area. This position has total responsibility for developing the financing strategies and defining the engineering parameters for projects in all rural areas of the state and in the enhancement and bridge programs area. This position serves as a technical resource for the development of innovative and new funding programs within the unit (e.g., federal earmark, Emergency Response, Carbon Reduction, Community Redevelopment Program, and Rural Surface Transportation grants). This includes directing the public involvement processes and certifying local agency compliance with federal and state laws and policies. The person in this position operates independently with limited guidance.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 Position Details (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TRALSPL3A06R Position Description 5.15.2024.pdf)
All about MDOT
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
Experience
Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12, or one-year equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13.
Alternate Education and Experience
Additional Requirements and Information
Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
To be considered for this position you must:
- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)
View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.pdf
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole atColeK10@michigan.gov.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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TRALSPL - Do you possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts/foreign degree evaluation as failure to do so may result in you being screened out of this hiring process.
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Do you possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in civil engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts/foreign degree evaluation as failure to do so may result in you being screened out of this hiring process.
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If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in you being screened out of the hiring process.
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TRALSPL3 - Do you possess at least five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or a Transportation Engineer Licensed 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13?
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TRALSPL – Do you possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan? If so, please include your license number in the licenses section of your application.
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Do you possess a registered professional engineering license from a state other than Michigan and if so, are you willing and able to obtain the appropriate Michigan license? Please attach a copy of the licensure.
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I already possess a professional engineering license in the state of Michigan
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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
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Are you a current or former MDOT employee?
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Do you have experience working as a designer or plan reviewer on transportation projects? If you have this experience, please ensure to document it in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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Have you worked on projects which involved the following aspects (select all that apply)? If you have experience working on projects that involved any of the following aspects, please ensure to document you experience with each aspect in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
Project design engineer or Project Manager for public road or utility projects
MDOT Local Agency Safety Program
MDOT Local Agency Bridge Program
MDOT Transportation Alternative (TA) funded projects
Right of Way or property acquisition
Public Involvement
Utility relocations
Submittal of information for environmental permits
Interaction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Interaction with Metropolitan Planning Organizations and/or Rural Task Forces
None of the above
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Do you have experience managing a program (e.g., budget, scope, schedule, etc.) on a project? If you have this experience, please ensure to document it in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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Have you been a member of a committee? If you have this experience, please ensure to document it in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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If you have been a member of a committee, what role did you have on the committee (select all that apply)? If you have experience in any of these roles, please ensure to document your experience with each role in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
Chair
Co-chair
Sub-Committee chair
Member
None of the above
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Have you been on a department team for a process re-engineering or a rewrite of a program or process? If you have this experience, please ensure to document it in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
MDOT TRAC Program
MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
MI Construction Career Days
National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
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MDOT Capstone Internship
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Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Transportation
Address
425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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