Location: Rensselaer,IN, USA
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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion-we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
The Highway Maintenance Project Supervisor is over LaPorte District's maintenance contracts for mowing, litter clean up, and herbicide. The purpose of this position is to perform management, oversight, and coordination on projects being developed and/or delivered through maintenance contracts. This position manages complex maintenance projects related to herbicide, landscaping, traffic, bridge, roadway, earthwork, lighting and drainage of transportation infrastructure projects. Approves work of the contractors and the sub-contractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and other state and federal regulations. Prepares pay estimates and creates documentation to justify payments and records all maintenance activities.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
CDL Positions:
Candidates with a current CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successfully obtaining their CDL.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Rensselear area, LaPorte District Highway Maintenance Division. Role will serve the entire district.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
* Ensures that both INDOT and contractor employees are safely performing work.
* Supervises assigned INDOT construction technicians.
* Ensures projects are completed following plans, specifications, and contract requirements as well as on time and budget.
* Performs sampling and testing of construction materials or coordinates work of assigned technicians.
* Attends construction status meetings.
* Provides clarifications as requested by contractors and recommends revisions as needed to meet the project's scope.
* Reviews working and shop drawing provided by contractors, suppliers, and fabricators.
* Reviews construction schedules.
* Prepares inspection reports, progress reports, and other construction records.
* Reviews and approve daily field reports prepared by assigned technicians.
* Prepares project-specific responses to injuries from local public officials, news organizations, and other interested parties for the District Communications Director.
* Meets with property and business owners in the project area to resolve access, drainage, and other issues that may arise during construction.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at anytime.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
* High School Graduate or equivalent, plus 4-5 years of relevant experience required.
* Advanced knowledge of INDOT Construction principles as demonstrated through successful completion of the Construction and Testing Highway Technician Program (CTHTP) is strongly preferred.
* Equivalent post-secondary education/training in a Construction or Construction Management related field along with substantial professional experience may substitute for the CTHTP.
* Demonstrated previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role highly preferred.
* Broad knowledge in construction material sampling and testing standards: and FHWA and INDOT test procedures of materials.
* Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and to identify errors and omissions.
* Basic computer skills with Microsoft Offices software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
* Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, contractors, consultants, and other Department sections both orally and in writing.
* Must possess a valid driver's license.
* Must have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or the ability to obtain it within 90 days.
* Required to submit to, and pass, a drug test as a condition of employment.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
* Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
* Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
* Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
* Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
* Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
* 150 hours of paid new parent leave
* Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
* Education Reimbursement Program
* Group life insurance
* Referral Bonus program
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
* Free Parking for most positions
* Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at ...@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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