Asset Engineer

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                   State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation

                                     Bureau of Bridge Maintenance

                                       7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH

                                               ASSET ENGINEER

                                                 Position #17388

              The starting pay range for this position is $31.33 - $42.60 per hour

                                               40 Hours per week

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Bridge Maintenance has a full-time vacancy for an Asset Engineer. 

SUMMARY: To perform professional engineering supervision of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance’s asset management program, to include development, tracking and reporting. Coordinates with internal and external groups relative to the asset management goals of the Department. 

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a Master of Science degree from a recognized college or university with a major concentration in civil engineering.

Experience: Four years' post baccalaureate experience in the practice of civil engineering.

OR

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in civil engineering.
Experience: Six years' post baccalaureate experience in the practice of civil engineering.

 OR

Education: Possession of an Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical school with a major study in civil technology.

Experience: Six years' experience in the practice of civil engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two additional years' experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician. 

License/Certification: Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire or a Licensed Professional Engineer in another state and obtain licensure in NH within one year of employment. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to transportation for use in statewide travel. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All accountabilities must be performed in accordance with State, Federal, and Department rules and policies, including risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations and administrative orders.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire within one year of employment.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Develops and documents Bridge Maintenance programs to follow the Department’s guidelines and procedures developed by the Asset Management Performance, Strategy (AMPS) Section.

Oversees the diverse job functions of tracking, reporting, and communicating all aspects of Bridge Maintenance programs and accomplishments to Bureau management, the Bridge Management Committee, the Executive Office, the AMPS Section and other vested groups.

Performs field reconnaissance for Bridge Maintenance assets to assess condition and other parameters of all assets. Evaluates condition of existing structures and performs structural calculations to provide data for determining maintenance, rehabilitation of replacement needs. Assets include, but are not limited to, fixed bridges, movable bridges, Bureau owned equipment, consumable inventory, and buildings.

Obtains bridge asset condition data and proposed work plans from other Bureaus. Assembles, analyzes, and organizes the data to provide the basis for a prioritized, coordinated Bridge Maintenance work plan. Updates the final work plan on an ongoing basis to assure coordination with other Department work.

Develops, manages, and reports on Bridge Maintenance work accomplishments and associated costs. Tracks, maintains, and reports on Bureau performance measures.

Analyzes data and creates reports that evaluate the cost effectiveness of past, current and proposed maintenance, repair, and replacement efforts.

Plans, analyzes, and evaluates computer programs in support of the Bridge Maintenance Asset Management program.

Coordinates training with employees to ensure appropriate recording of the Bureau’s work accomplishments. Develops, implements, and manages Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs to ensure the accuracy of data that is input into the Bridge Asset Management programs.

Oversees the Bureau’s consumable materials inventory and warehouse operations. Manages, recommends, and implements computerized database systems for efficient purchase and tracking of consumable inventories.

Studies, recommends, and presents solutions to challenges faced in development of the asset management and inventory management programs.

Provides supervision of Warehouse Facility employees including identifying and recommending training needs, recommending leave, and conducting performance evaluations.

Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

DISCLAIMERS:

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.

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.

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact James Roberg, at (603)-271-8025 or at James.G.Roberg@dot.nh.gov 

For additional information contact Levi Byers, Administrator, at 603-271-3667 or Bureau26@dot.nh.gov.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

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