What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I - III (Assistant Region Bridge Engineer) position at State of South Dakota?
2,500 Hiring Incentive!
Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive.
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Job ID : 30363
Agency : Department of Transportation / Division of Operations / Pierre Region
Location : Pierre, SDSalary : $31.66 - 43.79 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade : E3
Closing Date : 02 / 27 / 2025
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https : / / dot.sd.gov / .
This position assists with providing oversight of inspection and maintenance of state-owned bridges and box culverts, including hands-on inspection of bridges, determining and reporting structure data and condition ratings, identifying bridge repair and maintenance needs, performing bridge related project design work, inspection of newly built structures prior to final acceptance, and there may be times when physical labor with the maintenance crew is required.
From approximately April 15 to October 31, the anticipated work schedule for this position is 10-hour days, 4 days per week from Monday through Thursday each week. From approximately November 1 - April 14, the anticipated work schedule for this position is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday. In-state travel with overnight stays during the summer months may be required.
Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic. Work is at extreme heights routinely.
What the SDDOT offers :
- Hiring incentive
- Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
- Well-being program
- Employee assistance program
- Dental and Vision
- Health savings account
- Free basic life insurance policy
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
- Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
- Sick leave (14 days per year)
- Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
- Military leave (15 days per year)
- 11 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Semimonthly pay periods
- Eligibility for meal per diems
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid overtime (if applicable)
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State / Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Assistant Region Bridge Engineer is approximately $88,469.00 annually.
Licenses and Certifications :
Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and the ability to become a NBI Team Leader will be considered.
The successful candidate will be required to become a NBI Team Leader. Minimum qualifications to become a certified Team Leader, for the purposes of this position, include a bachelors degree in engineering, passing the FE exam, two years of NBIS bridge inspection experience, and successful completion of an FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have :
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Additional Requirements : To be considered, please attach a copy of your college transcripts.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55 : 10 : 02 : 08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https : / / bhr.sd.gov / job-seekers / work-for-state-government / . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online : https : / / gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com / hcm / xmlhttp / shorturl.do?key=136
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.us
http : / / bhr.sd.gov / workforus
An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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Salary : $88,469
