STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Serves as Group Leader, District Senior Design Engineer, or Unit Manager over professional engineers performing a broad range of engineering principles and oversees complex projects. Manages the quality control process for engineering groups or District. Manages activities of the engineering group or District. Coordinates and assigns projects and project tasks among engineering group members or District to ensure on time project delivery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Under limited supervision, this position administers the operation of the Geotechnical Bureau for the Office of Materials and Testing and is responsible for:

·         Perform and oversee the Environmental Branch as an expert and perform studies for preparing geotechnical reports.

·         Oversee and plans drilling and sampling work for new projects, review and analyze lab and field test results in conjunction with design requirements and prepare final geotechnical engineering reports.

·         Establishes and maintains design policies and procedures.

·         Troubleshoot and resolve more complex geotechnical problems.

·         Supervise the work of other engineers and specialists within the Branch.

·         Monitor and direct quality assurance program for assigned Branch.

·         Monitor and direct quality assurance program for assigned Geotechnical Branch.

·         Direct training activities for Geotechnical Branch, DOT and geotechnical industry personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering and technology and demonstrated experience in a lead worker or supervisory role, and a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Or

·         Professional Engineering (PE) license and demonstrated experience in a lead worker or supervisory role.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Seven (7) years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.

·         Two years’ experience leading a team, managing projects, or supervising employees directly or indirectly.

·         Experience directing the operations of a Geotechnical Branch and overseeing multiple individuals within the Branch.

·         Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications, test results, reviewing and evaluating applicable information and gathering resources effectively and making sound recommendations and decisions based on test data.

·         Experience identifying training needs and developing training programs to meet office/department needs.

·         Experience communicating and interacting with co-workers, Department personnel, consultant industry, and external customers in a professional manner.

·         Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations and/or formal papers.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

·         Advanced knowledge of soil mechanics, soil testing and geotechnical subsurface investigations 

·         Experience investigating and solving construction problems, and in monitoring and interpreting Geotechnical instrumentation

·         Experience with foundation recommendations and analysis for bridges, walls, culverts and other structures

                  IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall e-Performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN ONLY TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES.

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION: ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 

                                        GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER