Posting Details New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

Vision Statement:

Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.

Mission Statement:

Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.

Core Values:

Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication. This position is with the Local Government Program. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB

(MONTH and YEAR)

AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES

• Why does the job exist? The Lead Engineering Technician position provides oversight to the tribal and local public agency (T/LPA) program at the District Level. This role provides oversight to ensure the proper regulations are followed to keep the project eligible for the source of funding. How does it get done? The key responsibilities include attending field and pre-construction meetings to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for construction projects. Assists in the review of change orders, collaborate with the Tribal and Local Public Agency (T/LPA) to ensure documentation and accuracy of information, coordinate and prioritize project reviews, and process reimbursement requests. Additional duties include review of audits, specifications, estimates, and contracts. Who are the customers? New Mexico Department of Transportation employees and the traveling public. Ideal Candidate New Mexico Department of Transportation employees and the traveling public. Minimum Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Employment requires successful completion of a post offer pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results. Will be required to obtain Technician Training Certification Program (TTCP) certificates within one year of hire to include but not limited to Nuclear Densometer, Radiation Safety Officer Training, Concrete Field and Lab Testing, Aggregate, Soils, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Traffic Control and SWPPP. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions: hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow. Exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays to include weekends, holidays, and overtime are required. Willingness to accept change of geographical assignments, interaction with the public. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Missi Budrodeen Cell 505-627-8478 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.