State of Mississippi
Transportation Engineering Team LeadPosted
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Job Description
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Characteristics of Work
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Examples of Work
Employees in this classification serve as Assistant District Engineers at Mississippi Department of Transportation, MDOT Central Office Engineering Division Director, Assistant Chief Engineer at the Office of State Aide Road Construction, or engineering administrators at non-MDOT agencies and are accountable for overseeing professional individual contributor engineers and may also include supervision of vocational individual contributor engineering technicians. This is typically the first level of supervision over professional individual contributor engineers, in which the focus is on supervision, resource management and the accountability for leadership of staff. Plans and directs the work of the allocated resources of the team. Ensures the work of the team is performed in accordance with overall management objectives. Reviews and reports on work progress and outcomes. Acts as a technical resource to the team in relevant field of engineering discipline. Acts as project manager when designated for that role.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, Licensure and 6-7 years of experience as an Engineer.
Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
01
What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university in a relevant Engineering discipline?
* None
* GED / High School Diploma Diploma
* 1 year / 30 semester hours
* Associate's Degree / 2 years / 60 semester hours
* 3 years / 90 semester hours
* Bachelor's Degree
* Master's Degree
* Specialist's Degree
* Doctorate's Degree
02
How many years of experience do you have as an Engineer?
* None
* 1 year of experience
* 2 years of experience
* 3 years of experience
* 4 years of experience
* 5 years of experience
* 6 years of experience
* 7 years of experience
* 8 years of experience
* 9 years of experience
* 10 years of experience
* More than 10 years
03
Do you possess a Licensure?
* Yes
* No
Required Question
Agency State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm
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