Geotechnical Specialist Series

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT seeks a Geotechnical Specialist to plan and execute geotechnical and geophysical investigations for highway structures in Missouri. The position operates under moderate supervision and participates in a CAREER-LADDER track to advance without competitive interviews.

Starting salaries vary by level: entry level posted above, with intermediate around $72,691.68 and senior around $78,506.88. The role is primarily on-site at the Central Office in Jefferson City, with statewide travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis), Geological Engineering, or Geology from an ABET-accredited program.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Range of motion and medical-physical examinations required.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for drilling crews conducting geotechnical investigations for structures and roadways; develops and executes a drilling plan.
• Plans and prepares for drilling activities such as traffic control, utility clearance, and access permissions.
• Plans, prepares and executes geophysical investigations and data processing.
• Collects, evaluates, organizes, and edits field and laboratory test results for geotechnical reports.
• Writes reports and makes recommendations after investigations; may assist in data review and analysis.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Civil Eng./Geotechnical emphasis, Geological Eng., or Geology)

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

The geotechnical specialist plans and executes geotechnical and geophysical investigations for structures. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $72,691.68, and a senior starting salary of $78,506.88.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. If you are hired as an entry-level or Geotechnical Specialist Series, this opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What You’ll Do

• Provides technical support for the drilling crews conducting geotechnical investigations for structures and roadways; develops and executes a drilling plan for geotechnical investigations.
• Plans and prepares for drilling activities such as requesting traffic control for traffic lane access, confirming the clearing of underground utilities, and confirming property owner's permission to access property.
• Plans, prepares and executes geophysical investigations and subsequent data processing.
• Collects, evaluates, organizes, and edits field and laboratory test results for geotechnical reports of highway structures.
• Writes reports and makes recommendations after completing investigations; may assist in the review and analysis of the test data.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (with Geotechnical emphasis), Geological Engineering, or Geology from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a range of motion examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions

• Job will require regular, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required engineering knowledge, including in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: Successful completion of soils and foundations courses.
• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities.

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability.

We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.

If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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