GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION SUPERVISOR

The State of New Hampshire

Concord (NH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials & Research, has a full-time vacancy for a Geological Exploration Supervisor. You will oversee statewide subsurface exploration, directing field crews, coordinating equipment and safety standards to support highway, bridge, and building projects.

The ideal candidate has a combination of education and field experience in geology or geotechnical exploration, plus at least one year of supervisory leadership and a valid

Qualifications

Education/experience must include leadership of work crews.
Background in geology, engineering geology, geological/geotechnical exploration or related field.
CDL-A with no airbrake restrictions required.

Responsibilities

Reviews project plans and job sites for accessibility and equipment needs.
Directly supervises and/or operates exploration equipment in difficult locations.
Plans and conducts asphalt coring and base course sampling operations.
Provides technical guidance to ensure subsurface explorations follow procedures.
Supervises training and conducts employee performance evaluations.
Maintains exploration equipment and coordinates major repairs.
Manages material and equipment inventories for drill crews.

Skills

Crew leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after high school

Tools

Subsurface exploration equipment

Geotechnical field equipment

Job description

GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION SUPERVISOR (Job ID: 53065)

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or nhjobs@das.nh.gov

**Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials & Research, has a full-time vacancy for a Geological Exploration Supervisor.

SUMMARY

Performs skilled technical and supervisory work in managing personnel and equipment in the coordination of a statewide subsurface exploration program in support of the engineering design and development of public highway, bridge, and building projects, ensuring that work operations are conducted efficiently, safely, and in accordance with accepted standards, policies, and procedures.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in geology, engineering geology, geological/geotechnical exploration, or a related field and include at least 1 year of experience leading work crews.

LICENSE/Certification

Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (CDL-A) with no airbrake restrictions

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency
Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements

TRAINEE OPTION

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school, without 1 year of experience leading work crews, and/or lacking the CDL-A license may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A thorough understanding of subsurface exploration equipment, techniques, and best management practices. Preference will be given to applicants having management training.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

DECLARES

Disclaimer: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews project plans and job sites for accessibility and to determine project equipment and manpower needs. Directly supervises and/or operates exploration equipment in difficult or dangerous locations. Operates exploration equipment to supplement field crews and complete subsurface explorations as needed.

Monitors crew productivity and suggests methods to minimize down time. Communicates with Geological Exploration Superintendent and drilling crews daily regarding field operations and makes routine visits to exploration sites.

Plans and conducts asphalt coring and base course sampling operations, in coordination with the Geotechnical Drilling Superintendent, for pavement design. Provides technical guidance to ensure subsurface explorations are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

Assists the Geological Exploration Superintendent in the planning of personnel work schedule. Communicates with property owners, Highway Maintenance and Turnpike staff, and other stakeholders to implement activities of multiple drill crews.

Supervises the training of personnel. Completes employee performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary action. Interviews applicants for vacant positions and makes hiring recommendations.

Ensures the maintenance of exploration equipment and coordinates major repairs with the Bureau of Mechanical Services and Geological Exploration Superintendent.

Submits material and equipment needs to the Geological Exploration Superintendent for purchase. Ensures material inventories are maintained and updated for each drill crew. Organizes and maintains the inventory of samples in storage.

Checks and reviews employee time sheets, expense reports, leave slips, daily work summary reports, and equipment cost reports.

Performs and oversees work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement

12.87% of pay

Other Benefits