Staff Manager (DOT/D2 #19805)

$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.
Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

This position will direct, oversee and plan work for the maintenance crews within the Hondo, Mayhill and Tularosa Maintenance patrols. Position will manage budget, equipment operations, manpower and materials for all highway road maintenance and construction activities; may operate medium to heavy duty equipment as needed, in a safe and efficient manner to maintain interstate roads, roadways and highways for the safety of the traveling public.

How does it get done?

Ensure compliance with NMDOT Administrative Directives; District directives and procedures. Budget allocation and spending.
Prioritizing, scheduling and assigning work.
Roadway quantity calculations.
Assessing road conditions and treatments.
Investigating accidents.
Ensure proper tools and equipment are available for work and dealing with equipment issues and replacement.
Employee safety, injury prevention.

Who are the customers?

The traveling public & pedestrians.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- At least three (3) years' experience supervising and managing employees on a highway maintenance crew.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties; prepare preventative maintenance reports, equipment usage reports; material estimates, fixed asset inventory control, store supply requests; complete bulk fuel inventories; process procurement documents; maintain operations records; maintain budget and track field supply materials; complete training request forms and On the Job Training (OJT) reports; process material estimates and reports; enter daily reports and bi-weekly schedules in the Maintenance Management System (MMS) and enter/approve time in SHARE.
- Maintenance of roadways and roadway features; Provide an efficient quality transportation system for the safety of the traveling public by maintaining highways, right of ways, signs, roadways, structures, fences in accordance with the Maintenance Management System (MMS) and Department policies and procedures; develop plans for fog seal, crack seals, and other preventative maintenance plans; maintain and repair equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Complete employee performance evaluations for employees pursuant applicable SPB rules and Department policy including opening, interim, and final evaluations in a timely manner and provide appropriate feedback; route evaluations to Human Resource Office at least two (2) weeks prior to anniversary date, separation, transfer, or promotion; develop action plans where necessary.

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional level experience operating within parameters and guidelines directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A hiring agency will designate that a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 7 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 1 year of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, and must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License at time of hire. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required and employment is conditional pending results. Must successfully pass demonstrated abilities test with a 75% or better.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in the field In varying weather conditions, Including heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow. Hand dexterity required for some duties, numerous specific vision abilities to Include: close, distance, color and perlpheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform Job duties; abllity to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed In an office setting with exposure to visual Video Display Terminal (VDTI) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to Include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather (including snow removal), accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; Interaction with the public. Statewide travel may be required. Must be able to respond to emergency call-outs on short notice.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Becky Aguilar (575) 840-3923. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.