Equipment Manager

Administer the acquisition of maintenance equipmentPlan and coordinate equipment proposals, requisitions, and purchases.Develop specifications, ensure specification compliance, analyze bids, and make award recommendations for equipment purchases.Provide cost estimates to offices, divisions, and districts for budgeting.Work with offices, divisions, and districts to establish and maintain equipment budgets, biennial equipment lists, and equipment replacement plans.Lead Department's Transportation Technician Training AcademyServe as main point of contact for all academy planning, training, and activities, lead development of training topics, and prepare activity and information packets.Coordinate with training facility to schedule training event dates, sites, classrooms, lodging, and meals.Identify training instructors, students, and equipment by coordinating with divisions and districts.Maintain equipment management systemsMaintain and manage equipment management systems, develop and maintain standards for the systems, and coordinate procedures, enhancements, and updates of the systems. Coordinate equipment management system activities with districts and divisions and ensure data is kept current.Analyze equipment data, identify high cost equipment, prepare reports for office, districts, and divisions, and make recommendations for action.Provide technical assistance, prepare special reports, and perform studiesResearch, analyze, and prepare special research reports.Research and make recommendations on equipment used in new maintenance or construction techniques.Make observations and offer recommendations to change operations based on equipment needs.Miscellaneous DutiesRepresent department in interaction with other agencies and organizations.Plan, develop, and implement special assignments.Assist in scheduling equipment and support in emergency events and serve as ICS Logistics Section Chief for DOT emergency response operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, andFour years of work experience leading to a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to work independently in interacting with others, problem-solving, decision-making, developing and implementing policies, and meeting established goals through planning, organizing, and controlling work activities. Four years of progressively responsible work experience may substitute for two years of the education requirement. Requires a class D drivers license to travel to public meetings and project locations.Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* *Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at sheldonmallory@nd.gov or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at mgrund@nd.gov or 701.328.4366. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.