What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Technician, Supervisor position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
Are you looking to build your professional strengths as a people leader? As our Construction Technician Supervisor, you’ll direct inspection staff in day-to-day construction operations by doing what’s vital to make Iowa highways safer while fulfilling our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation . You will have the opportunity to contribute to the IDOT’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your IDOT teammates .
Location: Cherokee District office
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary with construction activity and may receive after-hour calls , and occasional overnight travel.
Responsibilities
The Construction Technician Supervisor functions as the assistant to the Resident Construction Engineer. Responsibilities include overseeing and managing a staff of 6 permanent employees and 2 to 6 seasonal employees while administering transportation-related construction contracts on behalf of the State of Iowa in northwest Iowa. This position requires close coordination with internal staff, contractors, governmental agencies, property owners, and public citizens.
You’ll work with a great team dedicated to improving Iowa roads by:
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Additional Qualification Requirements
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
Positions in the Department of Transportation require that employees must obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator’s License.
Are you looking to build your professional strengths as a people leader? As our Construction Technician Supervisor, you’ll direct inspection staff in day-to-day construction operations by doing what’s vital to make Iowa highways safer while fulfilling our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation . You will have the opportunity to contribute to the IDOT’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your IDOT teammates .
Location: Cherokee District office
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary with construction activity and may receive after-hour calls , and occasional overnight travel.
Responsibilities
The Construction Technician Supervisor functions as the assistant to the Resident Construction Engineer. Responsibilities include overseeing and managing a staff of 6 permanent employees and 2 to 6 seasonal employees while administering transportation-related construction contracts on behalf of the State of Iowa in northwest Iowa. This position requires close coordination with internal staff, contractors, governmental agencies, property owners, and public citizens.
You’ll work with a great team dedicated to improving Iowa roads by:
- assisting with staffing assignments for projects
- coordinating construction inspection activities including materials sampling & testing
- overseeing employee development through training, job assignment, and performance evaluation
- maintaining detailed project records
- initiating contractor payment for completed and accepted work
- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
- Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here .
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
- Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, or materials.
- All of the following (a and b):
- Three years of full-time work experience in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, or materials testing; and
- A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in civil engineering or a related field equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Construction Technician Senior.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes four years of full-time work as a Construction Technician or Highway Technician Senior.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
Positions in the Department of Transportation require that employees must obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator’s License.
