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2 Positions Available - Listed Below

Local Road Safety Liaison and Western ND Transportation Liaison

Local Road Safety Liaison

Department: Upper Great Plains Transportation - North Dakota State University

Closing Date: Open until filled

Hiring Range: $62,000 - $83,000 DOE

Description & Details:  The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at NDSU is seeking an energetic and outgoing candidate for our Local Road Safety Liaison position. If you like to interact with and work with people, this is the position for you. The primary objectives of this position are to: (1) Participate in NDDOT’s Vision Zero Plan updates, advance the updating of Local Road Safety Plans, and support the Vision Zero Implementation Plan.; (2) Be the Liaison between local/tribal agencies and the NDDOT related to Roadway safety; (3) Organize local/tribal Roadway Safety Audits (RSA) & Provide Safety Training to local/tribal agencies; (4) Support the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) goals and the use of AASHTOWare Safety Software; & (5) Attend Public Input meetings and/or City/County meetings as necessary

Location:   

Bismarck or Fargo as the official office location, but could be hybrid within the state of ND.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or ability to obtain by January 2027
• Familiar with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Familiar with AASHTO’s “Roadside Design Guide”
• Familiar with AASHTO’s “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets”
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate or ability to obtain by January 2027
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent technical communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 2-years of experience as a Traffic engineer
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Worked with or for a Local Public Agency (County, City, or Tribe)
• Experience collecting, analyzing or using traffic data
• Experience with speed studies, Crash Modification Factors (CMF)
• Experience working with Public and Elected Officials
• Proven communication skills, teamwork, troubleshooting, and diagnosing
• Presenting at conferences and/or speaking in front of large groups of people

Core Competencies: 

Technical Knowledge | Communication | Relationship Building | Problem Solving | Initiative & Organization | Collaboration & Service

Applicant Materials Required:

• NDSU Online Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume or Vita
• Proof of Veterans Preference
• Official Transcripts

Click here for complete details and applying for this position

 (701) 231-8961

 NDSU is an EEO/AA-M/F/Vet/Disability employer.

Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Western North Dakota Transportation Liaison

Department: Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, North Dakota State University

Salary: $85,000/+DOE

Closing Date: Open until filled

Description & Details:    

The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) invites applications for a unique position to assist the big four oil counties in western North Dakota. This is a full-time benefited position. The position duty station will be located at the NDDOT office in Williston or an approved location located within Western ND. Consideration will be given to applicants residing outside of the oil country region. This position is an add-on to the North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program (NDLTAP) team, funded through a special grant with the NDDOT. The NDLTAP office is located in Bismarck. Some time may be spent at the Bismarck office. The position will be responsible to lead an effort to help the counties plan and enhance their regional efforts and transportation investments. The position will cover Dunn, McKenzie, Mountrail and Williams Counties; along with communities in the four-county area and the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Nation. The individual will have the opportunity to utilize their strengths in contributing to a growing program of research and knowledge transfer. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s degree in science, business, engineering, construction management or related degree.

•   10 years of experience in the transportation field.

•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•   Good computer skills with experience in MS Office.

•   Job experience with providing customer service and/or organizing meetings.

•   Good organizational skills in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple activities.

•   Ability to work independently.

•   Ability to assist with transportation capital improvement plans, solid knowledge of urban and county roadway planning and a good grasp of asset management for transportation system.

•   Experience presenting to commissions.

•   Understanding of transportation funding and policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

•   Field experience on transportation projects.

•   Professional Engineer status.

Click here for complete details and applying for this position 

 (701) 231-8961

 NDSU is an EEO/AA-M/F/Vet/Disability employer.

Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.