LPA Program Specialist - Highway Designer Series

Position closes on 09/23/2024

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why You’ll Love This Position

The highway designer is responsible for the determination of highway design features and performs computations for preparation of detailed construction plans for a portion of, or a complete, highway project. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What You’ll Do

The Local Programs Design Liaison - Highway Designer Series assists cities and counties with federally-funded Local Public Agency (LPA) projects throughout the programming and design phase. Examples of work include:

• Works with East West Gateway Council of Governments and LPAs regarding project programming and project monitoring.
• Prepares federal-aid project programmatic agreements for execution between LPAs and MoDOT's commission.
• Reviews and provides comments and/or approve preliminary plans, environmental clearances, final plans, bid proposals, engineer's estimates of costs, engineering services contracts, and invoices.
• Provide guidance to LPAs in the programming and design phases regarding federal-aid requirements, including conveying information relative to their participation in various funding programs. Projects could have either a single federal funding source or multiple, complex federal funding sources.
• Provides administrative oversight for LPA projects within in the district, both on or off MoDOT Right-of-Way , including working with Area Teams on plan reviews and project scheduling.
• Reviews and processes invoices for payment consistent with requirements in the Engineering Policy Guide.
• Performs duties of increasing responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management.
  
  

All You Need For Success

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
  
  

Special Working Conditions

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
  
  

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.