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Position Summary The incumbent of this position will function as the D6 Project Development Engineer and will supervise the activities of subordinate engineers engaged in Civil Engineering work in the Project Development Section (Design, Environmental, Survey, Utility and Constructability) to ensure Operation and compliance with standard procedure. Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the District Highway Director in the operation of the District by providing information and recommendations concerning Project Development-related issues. * Assist in the management of District Overbuild and/or Air Rights Development projects as directed. * Monitor and/or manage Consultants as necessary and provide feedback on performance. * Work with HQ and Cities/Towns on project prioritization and recommendations to DHD. * Establish priorities for in-house design of District 6 civil engineering projects. Oversee advancement of those projects to completed PS&E stage for advertisement and construction, including the review of complex and diversified engineering data such as designs, design expectation reports, proposal documents, bid estimates, etc. for conformance with MassDOT standards and established priorities. * Establish priorities of review for municipal and state consultants designed highway projects and highways aspects of bridge projects for the Statewide Road and Bridge Program, MHS, CARM, Tobin and District Maintenance Program. * Oversee advancement of municipal and state consultant designed projects to complete PS & E stage for advertisement and construction, including the review of complex and diversified engineering data such as designs, design expectation reports, proposal documents, bid estimates, etc. for conformance with MassDOT standards and established priorities. * Teach and demonstrate MassDOT Standard Operating Procedures, rules and regulations while employing fair Supervisory practices for all members of the workforce. * Oversee the development of design scope for highway projects in District 6 through the PNF/PIF process to ensure appropriate design that addresses needs while staying within budgetary constraints of state and federal funding programs. * Coordinate with Federal, State, and local officials, including Boston Project Management, Environmental, Right of Way to ensure proper development of District designed civil engineering projects and timely delivery of district advertised projects. * Represent the District at public hearings and meetings with federal, state, and local officials as necessary. * Oversee the section’s overtime budget and ensure appropriate use of overtime funds to advance the district’s goals and priorities while remaining within budget. * Provide formal responses for signature, to inquiries regarding District 6 projects, including performing site investigations. * With assistance of the Planning Engineer, review PNF and PIF submitted to the district, meet with communities to discuss projects and to develop appropriate scope of work and estimate for preparation of submission to PRC. * Coordination of SMTR Grant and Chapter 90 Programs. * Establish priorities for projects on the Transportation Improvement Program and the Capital Investment Plan. * Evaluate employee performance in accordance with the EPRS system. * Review the performance of employees and determine the needs for disciplinary action by following MassDOT procedures when necessary. * Perform other related duties as required. This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. About MassDOT * The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. *Minimum Entrance Requirements This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Applicants must have at least (A) nine years of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, construction management, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least seven (7) years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity. Substitutions I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering* or civil engineering technology* may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering* or civil engineering technology* may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Master's degree with a major in civil engineeringmay be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience. IV.A Doctoral degree with a major in civil engineeringmay be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and two years of the required (B) experience. NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, construction management, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials. NOTE: Education towards such a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements completed. *NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents are required to have a current and valid Class D Driver's License. The incumbent is expected to report for work in declared emergencies and in the event of snow and ice operations as directed by the supervisor. Some assigned positions may be required to be a professionally licensed engineer as required by the department. * For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. * For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722. * For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274-1935. *Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!__ An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Engineering *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *Project Development Engineer (MassDOT Senior Supervising Engineer) Location: Massachusetts-185 Kneeland Street Requisition ID: 240001LN