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Meet our staff for Specifications.

Eric Johnsen, Transportation Engineer Senior, Specifications Engineer

Location
Iowa Department of Transportation Central Office

800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010

Phone(s)
Primary
515-239-1662
  • Coordinates the specifications functions for the Department, and provides liaison between the department, FHWA, state legislature, and the construction industry regarding specification issues.
  • Coordinates the Specification Committee, which reviews recommendations for specification changes and oversees implementation of those changes.
  • Serves as the liaison for the Iowa Statewide Urban Specifications and Design (SUDAS) group.
  • Serves on various other task forces and committees for the department.

Vacant, Information Specialist

Location
Iowa Department of Transportation Central Office

800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010

  • Maintains the electronic reference library (ERL) and oversees its publication.
  • Produces the opening page and graphic portions of the ERL CD, General Supplemental Specification cover, and ERL CD label.
  • Prepares general supplemental specifications for printing and publication.
  • Updates and maintains the master copy of the Standard Specification Book and coordinates its publication.
  • Serves as web developer.