Construction Crew Lead

Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works to responsibly manage North Dakota's water needs and risks for the people's benefit - then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a Construction Crew Lead to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.

DWR offers rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including fully paid family health insurance plan, paid annual and sick leave, excellent retirement plan options, volunteer insurance options, a flexible work schedule, and more!

The salary range for this position is $5,500 - $6,500 per month (dependent upon experience).

Summary of Work

The Construction Crew Lead will oversee the DWR's Construction Crew which includes two full-time employees. The Construction Crew Lead is a member of the Design and Construction Section of the Water Development Division.

The Construction Crew completes repairs and modifications to DWR, state agency, and political subdivision owned projects. Examples of projects completed by the Crew include: repair of principal spillway at Blacktail Dam, replacement of low-level valve actuator at Mt. Carmel Dam and Fish Creek dams, repair of trash rack at Square Butte dam, repairs to USGS gage sites, and repairs to project features on the state-owned Devils Lake Outlets. The Crew also helps with emergency flood response and occasionally the inspection of dams. Frequent overnight travel is expected during construction season, typically 3 nights per week (four 10+ hour days Monday through Thursday and sometimes Friday).

Duties and Tasks

• Management of Construction Crew personnel and equipment.

• Oversight and management of construction, modification of water resource projects.

• Responsible for the construction of water resource projects.

• Assist with developing and tracking project budgets and schedules.

• Assist with responses to water emergencies throughout the state.

• Foreman of the DWR owned shop in Bismarck.

• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment, trucks requiring a class A driver's license with air breaks, and other vehicles.

• Perform welding, carpentry, concrete work, and mechanical repair tasks using electric, hand, and air tools.

• Perform physically demanding tasks involving lifting and carrying large, heavy objects (in excess of 75 pounds), climbing ladders and working at elevated heights, walking over uneven terrain and tolerating adverse weather and other environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires six years of construction experience, and an associates' degree in a related field. In lieu of associates' degree, experience may be substituted on a year for year basis up to two years.

• Overall experience must include:

• Operating heavy equipment.

*Vocational training for heavy construction equipment operation or a related field reflecting the required abilities for the position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for year basis up to two years.

• Experience on civil construction projects, including at least five years work experience on infrastructure related construction projects.

• Experience in mechanical work, welding, carpentry, and construction work.

• Ability to lead and direct a team on a variety of construction projects.

• A valid Class A commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain it within 6 months of employment.

• Strong interpersonal and verbal skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout North Dakota.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with survey methods and procedures.

• Experience with construction of water resource projects.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.

State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login, clicking on "my Career," and selecting "Careers" in the drop-down menu.

Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: www.nd.gov/careers.

Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

In addition to the online application, the following is also required:

• Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)

• Resume; and

• The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).

For more Team ND benefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits.

Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system.

Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

North Dakota Department of Water Resources does not provide sponsorships.

For questions regarding this position's duties or requirements, please contact Joe Morrissette at 701.328.4950 or joemorrissette@nd.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.