This position is for permanent Iowa Department of Transportation employees only. Those in any other status are not eligible to apply.

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

Our Mission
Iowa DOT’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our mission, the person selected for this position would demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. 
Location:   Ames, Iowa with teleworking available. 
 
Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity in a great work environment?   Look no further than the Iowa DOT, Local Systems Bureau.
 
The Iowa Department of Transportation, Local Systems Bureau, is seeking qualified applicants for the E-Construction Administrator.  The Local Systems Bureau is the liaison bureau to cities and counties for state and federal transportation programs.  Our Local Systems Mission Statement is “Our mission is to work with our transportation partners and provide guidance in the development and implementation of projects to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. Only together can we and will we continue to improve the quality of transportation in Iowa.” 

This position serves as the E-Construction Administrator for the Local Systems Bureau.  The Local Systems E-Construction Administrator will identify needs for and develop, schedule, and perform all training associated with e-Construction programs such as Doc Express,
 Appia, E-ticketing software, and possibly other programs.  This position will develop and maintain the Instruction Manuals and provide daily system administration and support to users in Iowa’s 99 counties, numerous cities, and numerous consultants for the e-Construction programs.

Responsibilities include understanding and managing the Doc Express / e-Construction programs in order to perform the initial project setup of all city and county, Iowa DOT let contracts associated with improvements to the city streets, county roads, and bridges.   This includes working with the software developer(s) to update and/or refine our existing systems as necessary and coordinate implementations and updates to e-Construction programs, as well as assessing and identifying training and guidance needs for the cities, counties, consultants and contractors.  The position includes occasional travel within Iowa to perform in-person training to various groups of 30-50 users.  Additionally, the position provides support, answers questions, solves problems, and develops solutions that arise in the daily use of the e-Construction programs.

Other responsibilities will include backup support for the development, preparation, and maintaining computerized reports and databases as needed to meet existing and future Federal and State reporting requirements.  The position also includes backup support of other automation projects and systems for the Local Systems Bureau. This person is expected to:  

• Utilize independent judgment
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with Doc Express; Appia, and other e-ticketing and e-construction software programs. 
• Ability to communicate and train effectively, in writing and verbally, with people from all levels of learning and backgrounds; and

• Develop and Manage the implementation of all E-construction programs.
• Develop and manage E-construction training manuals, training of LPAs and contractor personnel, and develop presentations for training.  Implements continuous improvements to training materials.
• Attend and present at seminars, conferences, and workshops to share and learn new information on technical e-construction advancements.
• Serve as the designated resource and point of contact for LPA staff, contractors, and consultants in providing daily administrative, business and workflow support for the E-construction programs used for construction contract administration, inspection and record keeping.  Provide real-time guidance and one-on-one software application training to users who may be new or lacking in knowledge and familiarity with programs. 
• Coordinates all aspects of E-construction programs for LPAs.
• Maintains contact with and conducts collaboration efforts with LPAs, contractors, DOT Bureaus and management on E-construction initiatives. 

• Works as a leader while collaborating with diverse groups of people  
• Maintains a positive attitude of determination and dedication   
• Effectively communicates with all levels of management and a wide variety of individuals 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Treats customers courteously and is responsive to their needs 
• Commits to providing a high-quality product and service 
• Addresses and listens to others in respectful manner 

• Flexible work schedules, valuing a great work-life balance and encouraging professional growth and development opportunities
• Excellent benefits package, web site: https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees
• A team with a wide variety of knowledge and experience working collaboratively with our Local Public Agency (LPA) partners
• A team sharing an energy and passion for assisting the LPAs in Iowa to make a positive impact within our communities and for the traveling public
• An environment where communication, teamwork, customer service and a positive attitude are valued and appreciated
• Potential for future advancement opportunities within the Iowa DOT

282 Highway Construction
6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the construction of highways.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to two years of full-time work: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating and coordinating computer based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/ delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; or designing/administering Internet sites;