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Iowa Department of Administrative Services District Engineer - District 5 (SW Iowa) in State of Iowa, Iowa
District Engineer - District 5 (SW Iowa)
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District Engineer - District 5 (SW Iowa)
Salary
$72,155.20 - $111,092.80 Annually
Location
State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-03686
Agency
542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Opening Date
04/29/2024
Closing Date
5/20/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Travis Baker, travis.baker@dnr.iowa.gov, 515-729-4407
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the selectives will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for someone to join its Construction Engineering team. This position will act as the Southwest Iowa District Engineer, covering 17 counties in SW Iowa. As the District Engineer, this position will perform lead engineering work, providing technical advice and assistance in the planning, managing and coordinating of construction, repair, and preventative maintenance for all Department facilities within the district. This position will manage a wide variety of construction projects, ranging from minor culvert replacements to complete campground reconstructions, which include water, wastewater, electrical, and pavement infrastructure replacement. In addition, this position will work closely with industry-leading biologists to design and construct facilities that benefit the environment, whether it be to stabilize the landscape, improve habitat for terrestrial and aquatic species, or to restore areas to a natural state.
The right candidate will be able to:
Act as a District Engineer overseeing public improvement construction projects associated with facilities under the jurisdiction of the DNR.
Coordinate between independent contractors and DNR staff regarding project scope, inspections, construction contract execution, change orders, and pay requests.
Inspect the contracted work to ensure compliance of approved plans and specifications.
Meet with DNR engineering design team and operating bureau staff to plan for facilities design, construction and/or rehabilitation, developing design and construction options, and construction surveys.
Prepare project design documents, direct and participate in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of new and existing facilities.
Conduct civil, mechanical, electrical and structural analysis of building components, structures, assemblies and equipment.
Verify proper utilization of all components, including the application of the design principles and sound architectural/engineering practices, as well as utilization of related knowledge and principles.
Maintain professional license as required by State Board of Engineering Examiners, participate in ongoing professional development, and stay current with federal, state and local codes and laws as they relate to the construction industry and as they specifically apply to the state.
Essential Functions
Who we are looking for:
Someone knowledgeable in the principles and practices of building, design, and engineering of state building codes, rules, and regulations, capable of providing inspection and construction observation of department capital projects
Capable of fulfilling the requirements of the Engineer of Record for design and construction phases of a project
Demonstrates initiative, with a customer service focus and high standards of ethical conduct with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to prepare complete engineering plans and specifications for complex and advanced building facilities in the capacity of a professional engineer
Coordination of construction contractor relations including overseeing change orders and payment requests
Knowledge of estimating and scheduling using computers and specialized software
Read, interpret, and accurately obtain necessary information from engineering related source documents/data to document proposals, search for precedents, and seek out alternative procedures for architectural problems or projects
Ability to develop and foster teamwork while planning and participating in the work of subordinate professional and technical assistants under minimal supervision and with regular attendance
Critical Job Competencies
** Iowa Professional Engineering (PE) License Required
Competencies: Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Focus, Self-Management, Technical Skills (engineering).
Comments
This position requires a valid driver's license.
It is requirement to live within the 17 county SW Region.
What You Get From Us:
• A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
• Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
(Premiums can start as low as $61/month for single and $205/month for family coverage).• Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
• Nine paid holidays/year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
• Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
• Professional training opportunities.
• Family friendly and professional work environment.
• Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling).
For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission:
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Selectives
097Civil Engineering
6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or more of the following:
Survey crew
Construction inspector
Professional civil engineer
Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and/or specifications.
OR
223Construction Engineering
6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the professional discipline that deals with the designing, planning, construction, and management of infrastructures such as highways, bridges, airports, railroads, buildings, dams, and utilities.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural or a related engineering field, six years of full-time engineering experience in the design/construction of buildings, utilities, earthwork, or related facilities/structures, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners;
OR
employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Facilities Engineer 1, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/FacilitiesEngineer2-04257.pdf)
Additional Qualification Requirements
Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.
Applicants for natural resources positions should indicate in the appropriate section of the application: hydraulics, fluid mechanics or hydrology coursework completed or submit a college transcript with the application.
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural or a related engineering field and have six years of full-time engineering work experience in the design/construction of buildings, utilities, earthwork, or related facilities/structures?IF YES –Do you have possession of a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners?
I do not have all of the following: a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural or a related engineering field AND six years of the required engineering work experience.
I have the education and six years of required experience AND I do possess a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners
I have the education and six years of required experience but I do not possess a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)?IF YES –Do you have two years of full-time work in the classification of Facilities Engineer 1 and have possession of a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners?
I am not a State of Iowa employee
I do not have the two years of experience as a Facilities Engineer 1 and/or I do not have a valid Professional Engineer license/Professional Architect Certificate
Yes – I have both the two years of required experience in the classification of Facilities Engineer 1 and have either the license or certificate identified.
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or more of the following:
Survey crew;
Construction inspector;
Professional civil engineer?
Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and/or specifications.
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No
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above - please list exactly HOW you meet it: list exact classes and credit hours, employer, dates and hours per week and exact duties. Please do not paste or state - See application or resume. If you answered no to the question above please type in "No" in the box below.
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in Construction Engineering, the professional discipline that deals with the designing, planning, construction, and management of infrastructures such as highways, bridges, airports, railroads, buildings, dams, and utilities?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above - please list exactly HOW you meet it: list exact classes and credit hours, employer, dates and hours per week and exact duties. Please do not paste or state - See application or resume. If you answered no to the question above please type in "No" in the box below.
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After reviewing the list of essential functions for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources position you are applying for, please answer the following question: Based on the list of essential functions listed within the job announcement, are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation?
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State of Iowa
Agency
542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Address
6200 Park Ave
STE 200
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
Website
http://www.iowadnr.gov/
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