Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13

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At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Field Services (BFS), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading-edge services and solutions. Our culture is what makes our bureau a rewarding place to work.

We strive to promote and encourage our employees' best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan's highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. Our team is seeking a transportation engineer licensed specialist 13 for our BFS team. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!

As the next transportation engineer licensed specialist 13 for BFS, you'll play a pivotal role in the statewide coordination of the transportation operations center (TOC). Your expertise in project management, coordination and attention to detail will directly contribute to enhancing Michigan's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) operations and the team's success. Your problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset will be invaluable in troubleshooting issues and ensuring optimal performance.

You'll have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to resolving technical challenges efficiently, along with working on cutting-edge advancements in Michigan's transportation system. At MDOT, we believe in investing in our team members' growth. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, professional development resources, and the chance to expand your skill set in a supportive and stimulating environment. So, take the next step in your career and go the extra mile and begin your journey with MDOT today.

As the next transportation engineer licensed specialist 13, you would be responsible for:

• Coordinating, monitoring and managing the Statewide Transportation Operations Center (STOC) control room services contact, and coordinating the day-to-day operations in the STOC, as directed by the systems operation manager. The STOC operations focus on incident management, traveler information and planned events.

• Working with the Department of Technology Budget and Management (DTMB) and its ITS Program office to develop and oversee the maintenance and enhancements for the software and associated technology support for a statewide system that controls ITS devices in the field for use by the TOCs.

• Developing statewide operation standards for communications, procedures, processes, and protocols.

• Representing the department on national committees and pooled fund studies, while coordinating with peers in other states.

Begin your journey with MDOT today.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Position Description

• All about MDOT

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.

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Experience

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.

Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist_13022_7.pdf

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 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole at ColeK10@michigan.gov.