EXTERNAL

Office Clerk III – Construction Division – Lincoln, NE – CENTRAL COMPLEX – $10.123/hourly

This position is being advertised internally and externally and will close July 28, 2008.

Position #00926RR

Essential Duties:

Provide office and clerical support for the Construction Division.
Serve as point of contact for customers by greeting walk-in traffic or answering multi-line telephone to provide information or direct caller/customers to the appropriate office or individual.
Receive, sort and distribute mail.
Photocopy documents and material as needed.
File correspondence.
Schedule meetings through Outlook calendar, gather information for agendas and prepare handouts or packet/folders.
Work with confidential information on a daily basis.
Ensure the office is running smoothly and that all equipment and supplies are maintained at adequate levels.
Assist in processing expense vouchers.

Requirements:

Experience providing support to professional and/or administrative staff.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Must be able to work until 5:00 p.m.

Prefer:

· Experience working with members of the public or clients/customers of employer.

· Experience with operating a multi-line telephone, personal computer and word processing, database and spreadsheet application programs.

· Ability to maintain records and prepare correspondence.

Auto/Diesel Mechanic – District 1 – Seward, NE – $13.650/hourly

This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally and will close July 28, 2008.

Position #01196RR

Essential Duties:

· Perform major engine overhauls using precision tools to completely rebuild gasoline and diesel engines.

· Overhaul transmissions and final drives, perform repairs and diagnostics of hydraulic systems and rewire electrical systems.

· Perform metal fabrications and major repairs on snowplows and trucks that may require extensive welding.

· Disassemble units, inspect parts for wear, repair, overhaul and replace parts using precision measuring instruments.

· Perform diagnosis and repair on equipment breakdowns in the field. Inspect reassigned equipment to ensure that it is safe for operation by field personnel.

· Obtain bids for the parts needed to repair engines and purchase them.

· Maintain accurate computer and manual records of time and materials expended.

· Perform preventative maintenance.

· Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.

· Physically move, load and unload highway materials and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds.

· Operate tandem axel truck and other heavy equipment during highway emergency or snow removal operations.

· May be required to operate a wrecker for vehicle recovery.

· Must be available for emergency and maintenance operations statewide.

· Perform building and yard maintenance.

Requirements:

· Must have practical work experience in the maintenance, repair and service procedures for gasoline and diesel equipment, the use of hand tools and the use of testing equipment.

· Must be able to diagnose, anticipate malfunctions and troubleshoot problems in gasoline and diesel powered equipment/vehicles from verbal descriptions to guide the repair work of others while in the shop or field.

· Must be able to lift 100 pounds.

· Must possess a valid Class A with tanker endorsement Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 60 days of hire.

· Must be able to arrive at work in 40 minutes in regular conditions.

· Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Prefer:

· Vocation technical school with at least five years of experience in the repair of trucks or heavy equipment desired.

· Basic computer skills preferred.

Highway Maintenance Worker – District 1 – Wahoo, NE – $11.105/hourly

This position is being advertised internally and externally and will close July 28, 2008

Position #03726RR

Successful applicants will be trained to operate various types of highway maintenance equipment including: dump trucks, semi-truck trailers, rollers, loaders, tractors, motorgraders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, distributors and spreaders. Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment will result in eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior – $12.770/hourly.

Essential Duties:

· Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.

· Mow rights of way using hand and power mowers and tractors.

· Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences and guardrails.

· Paint guardrails, posts, buildings and various structures.

· Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.

· Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.

· Physically move, load and unload highway materials and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds.

· Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair of equipment.

· Repair highway signs.

· Perform snow removal.

· Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment to gain proficiency and eligibility for Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior certification.

· Basic computer use to enter timesheet data on Payroll Detail System

Requirements:

· Must be 18 years of age and have a good driving record.

· Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high-speed traffic.

· A Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsement is required within 60 days of employment.

· Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes in normal driving conditions.

· Experience in heavy equipment operations.

· Require regular and reliable attendance.

Prefer:

Experience in heavy equipment operations.
Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
Basic computer experience

Internal applicants who possess the necessary agency certifications shall be considered at the Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior classification if selected for the position through the competitive selection process.

Highway Maintenance Worker – District 1 – Greenwood, NE – $11.105/hourly

This position is being advertised internally and externally and will close July 21, 2008.

Position #02812RR

Essential Duties:

· Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.

· Operate 40 horsepower tractors with various attachments including discs, harrows, seeders, cement mixers, 15‑foot mowers, sprayers and hand mowers to maintain interstate highways and highway rights of way.

· Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences and guardrails.

· Paint guardrails, posts, buildings and various structures.

· Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.

· Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.

· Physically move, load and unload highway materials and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds.

· Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair of equipment.

· Repair highway signs.

· Perform snow removal.

· Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment to gain proficiency and eligibility for Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior certification.

· Basic computer use to enter timesheet data on Payroll Detail System.

Requirements:

· Must be 18 years of age and have a good driving record.

· Must be able to read and communicate both orally and in writing.

· Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high-speed traffic.

· A Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsement is required within 60 days of employment.

· Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes in normal driving conditions.

· Requires regular and reliable attendance.

Prefer:

Experience in heavy equipment operations.
Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
Basic computer experience.

Engineer III – Roadway Design Division – Lincoln, NE – CENTRAL COMPLEX – Salary Grade 16

This position is being advertised internally and externally and will remain open until filled.

Position #03929GW

Essential Duties:

Serve as a design squad leader in an Interstate Design Unit and will directly supervise Highway Designer III’s.
Be responsible for designing complex highway projects and reviewing plans produced by others in the squad for completeness, accuracy and quality.
Coordinate highway projects with other divisions within the department and with public service agencies such as utilities, counties, cities, FHWA, etc.
Prepare for and attend plan-in-hand meetings, public hearings and pre-construction conferences.
Write and review special provisions, document decisions and keep correspondence files accurate and up‑to‑date, prepare and check project cost estimates.
Supervise and review the work of consultant engineers.
Responsible for training designers in squad and keeping squads informed of policy changes or standards modification.

Requirements:

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Nebraska or be licensed in Nebraska within 90 days of employment.
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
Knowledgeable in MicroStation and GEOPAK computer systems or similar.
Knowledgeable in highway design criteria, standards, geometry and construction field.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

· A supplemental questionnaire is required by closing date.

Prefer:

Construction field experience

Three years of highway design experience.

Engineer III – Bridge Division – Lincoln NE – CENTRAL COMPLEX – $23.376/hourly

This position is being advertised internally and externally and will remain open until filled.

Position #00915GW

Essential Duties:

· Research and document project development data to identify flood impacts, survey requirements and hydraulic information necessary to evaluate structures in floodplains.

· Perform hydrologic analysis at bridge sites. Assemble and analyze hydrologic parameters to develop frequency distribution data that is used for defining bridge design requirements.

· Hydraulically analyze floodplains to define structure size requirements, identify bridge design parameters, set road grades across the floodplains, assess environmental impacts and requirements for channel countermeasures.

· Evaluate hydraulic alternates using risk assessment, value engineering, economic analysis and site inspection to determine the most practical structure design.

· Field inspect structures to assess hydraulic adequacy, scour, floods, channel geomorphology, flood plain characteristics, maintenance requirements, wetland impacts and survey adequacy.

· Prepare preliminary bridge data sheets and final box culvert data sheets that document design requirements.

· Provide administration coordination, field inspection and quality assurance review for state/county bridge hydraulic projects done by consultants.

Requirements:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Bachelor’s Degrees outside of the United States must be ABET accredited at the time of application.

· Registered as a professional engineer in Nebraska within 90 days of hire.

· Minimum of four years of experience.

· A valid driver’s license.

· Experience in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

· Regular and reliable attendance is required.

· Requires completion of supplemental questionnaire on or before closing date.

Prefer:

· Minimum of four years of hydraulic engineering experience.

If unable to fill at the Engineer III level, applicants will be considered at the Engineer I/II level if they have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate.

Student Work Study – Roadway Design Division – Lincoln, NE – CENTRAL COMPLEX – $11.827/hourly

This position is being advertised internally and externally and will remain open until filled.

Position #23712GW

Essential Duties:

Design horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross‑sections and other design features.
Prepare preliminary and final construction project plans.
Participate in and document engineering decision, write special provisions and keep project correspondence files accurate and up‑to‑date.
Prepare for and participate in project meetings including plan‑in‑hand, public information, public hearing, pre-appraisal and pre-construction meetings.
Prepare for and participate in project field inspections.
Employment up to 2080 hours or four years, whichever comes first. If employed to 2080 hours, student must take 30 day break before returning to work.

Requirements:

Must be at least a three‑fourths time student majoring in engineering or related field and be able to work at least 12 hours a week when classes are in session, 16 hours a week preferred. Temporary full time employment may be available during breaks.

Prefer:

A second semester sophomore with experience in the use of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Engineer III – Bridge Division – Central Complex - Lincoln, NE – Salary Open

This position is being advertised internally and externally and will remain OPEN until filled.

Position #00545GW

Essential Duties: This position is in the Research and Load Rating Section.

· Examine the plans, inspection reports and run computer software to determine the safe live load carrying capacity of several thousand public bridge structures in the sate of Nebraska.

· Be required to meet a daily quota and although working in a team environment, will work independently.

· Document and manage the findings in both hard copies and electronic formats.

Requirements:

· Have a four year bachelor degree in Civil Engineering,

o Bachelor’s degrees outside of the United States must be ABET accredited at the time of application

· Be registered as a professional engineer in Nebraska or do so within six months from the date of hire. Applicant without professional license will be considered for Engineer I or Engineer II depending on experience.

· Be able to work in a team environment.

· Have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word.

· Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Prefer: Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with:

· Prior experience in bridge structure evaluation, bridge construction or bridge design.

· Post graduate education in structures.

Structural Engineer License.

INTERNAL

Sign Shop Superintendent – Traffic Engineering Division (Sign Shop) – Lincoln, NE, SOUTH 14^TH STREET – Salary Grade 14

This position is being advertised internally ONLY and will close July 21, 2008.

Position #00940RR

Essential Duties:

Be responsible for the functioning and supervision of the Sign Shop.
Perform procurement and maintenance of equipment.
Be responsible for building maintenance.
Perform procurement of materials for the production of signs and decals.
Supervise the maintenance of required records and reports.
Arrange delivery of signs and decals.
Establish priorities in production.
Conduct safety meetings.

Requirements:

Have four years experience in production/maintenance work including one year supervisory experience OR have vocational technical training in design technology and printing plus two years experience in production/maintenance work including one year supervisory experience.
Have demonstrated leadership skills.
Encompass the ability to lead change and to lead people, be results driven, possess good business judgment and build coalitions/communication.
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with top management, employees at all levels, various state and local officials and vendors.
Have regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred:

Experience in production/maintenance work involving sign making and printing.

Experience using the following: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Dymo labeling software, Internet, Payroll Detail System (PDS) at a supervisory level and the Supply Inventory System.