Job Details

Director - TxDOT

Position Number: 7176936
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Director - TxDOT
Lubbock
44848BR
National Wind Institute

Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
The National Wind Institute (NWI) has evolved from its traditional singular focus on wind hazards to three main research pillars of Energy Systems, Atmospheric Measurement & Simulation, and Wind Engineering. Though all three of these pillars focus on distinct issues, they also maintain common ground via cross cutting themes. All research seeks to benefit communities at micro and macro scales.

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/nwi/

Major/Essential Functions

Manage and strategically plan/execute the installation and maintenance of a roadside weather network.
Manage relationships with federal and state agencies, network users, contractors, and consulting engineers.
Lead development of automated QA/QC algorithms for acquired measurements.
Assist with installation and maintenance of West Texas Mesonet stations.
Assist with the development of targeted data products and streams for network users.
Help write proposals to conduct associated research.
Drive to / from network sites

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to conceptualize and provide design guidance for new web-based product development.
Knowledge of Campbell Scientific data loggers and CRBasic programming language.
Familiarity with roadside winter weather road management.
Knowledge of weather-related sensors and associated measurements.
Ability to troubleshoot sensor, DC power, data acquisition and cell communication issues.
Basic construction knowledge.
Experience managing contractors and working with design engineers.

Pay Range
$86,800 - $112,900 - $138,900

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.