Construction Crew Lead Full Time

Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works to responsibly manage North Dakota’s water resources for a resilient future – then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a Construction Crew Lead to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.

DWR offers rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including fully paid family health insurance plan, paid annual and sick leave, excellent retirement plan options, volunteer insurance options, a flexible work schedule, and more! The State of ND offers 40 hours of new hire leave at the beginning of employment, in addition to standard monthly leave accruals. Team members who were previously employed with a state agency and are eligible for reinstatement, as defined in NDAC 4-07-05-01.1, or who are granted an interagency transfer are not eligible for new hire leave.

Summary of Work

The Construction Crew Lead will oversee the DWR’s Construction Crew, currently consisting of two full-time employees, and provides leadership for field-based construction, repair, and maintenance activities supporting water infrastructure in North Dakota. This position plays a key role in coordinating field operations across projects and program areas, working closely with the Design and Construction Section within the Water Development Division and collaborating with other divisions as needed to support agency priorities.

The Design and Construction Section completes repairs and modifications to infrastructure owned by DWR, water infrastructure owned by other state agencies and federal government, and supports other water infrastructure within the state as needed.

Examples of projects completed by the Section include: modifications to the principal spillway at Belfield Dam, repair of the principal spillway at Blacktail Dam, replacement of the low-level valve actuator at Mt. Carmel Dam and Fish Creek dams, repair of the trash rack at Square Butte dam, repairs to USGS gage sites, and repairs to project features on the state-owned Devils Lake Outlets. The Crew also helps with emergency flood response and occasionally the inspection of dams. Frequent overnight travel is expected during construction season, typically 3 nights per week (four 10+ hour days Monday through Thursday and sometimes Friday).

Duties & Tasks

• Management of Construction Crew personnel and equipment.
• Responsible for the oversight and management of projects involving the construction, modification, repair, improvement, and restoration of water resource infrastructure.
• Assist with developing and tracking project budgets and schedules.
• Assist with responses to water emergencies throughout the state.
• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment, trucks requiring a Class A driver’s license with air breaks, and other vehicles.
• Perform welding, carpentry, concrete work, and mechanical repair tasks using electric, hand, and air tools.
• Performing physically demanding tasks involving lifting and carrying large, heavy objects (in excess of 75 pounds), climbing ladders and working at elevated heights, walking over uneven terrain and tolerating adverse weather and other environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires six years of construction experience and an associate’s degree in a related field. In lieu of an associate’s degree, experience may be substituted on a year for year basis up to two years.
• Overall experience must include:
• Operating heavy equipment. Vocational training for heavy construction equipment operation or a related field reflecting the required duties for the position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year for year basis up to two years.
• Experience on civil construction projects, including at least five years work experience on infrastructure related construction projects.
• Experience in mechanic, welding, carpentry, and concrete work.
• Ability to lead and direct a team on a variety of construction projects.
• A valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout North Dakota.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with survey methods and procedures.
• Experience with construction of water resource projects.
• Working knowledge of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

Application Procedures

Please note that the Department of Water Resources is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not provide sponsorships for employment.

Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.

State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login, clicking on “Careers,” and selecting “View All Jobs”” in the drop-down menu.

Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: www.nd.gov/careers

Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

In addition to the online application, the following is also required:

• Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)
• Resume
• The name, address, and phone number of three professional references (no letters of reference please).
• College transcripts (if applicable)

Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system.

Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.

For more Team ND benefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits.Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or 701.328.3290.

For questions regarding this position’s duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at 701.328.42751 or [email protected].

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,500.00 – $6,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bismarck, ND 58504 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bismarck, ND 58504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person