Engineer Specialist Supervisor - Materials

Title:Engineer Specialist Supervisor - Materials

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $75,158 - $122,132

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!
VDOT's Fredericksburg District has exciting opportunities available in its Materials Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill an Engineer Specialist Supervisor vacancy. This position provides supervision, coordination, and technical assistance to engineering technicians in inspection, production, handling, testing, and placing central mix and open-graded aggregates, hot mix asphalt, hydraulic cement concrete, and plant documentation.
Required skills for job & position:
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and
discipline
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences
Knowledge of materials test methods and procedures
Skill in performing short- and long-term forecasting of raw materials and completed
inventories
Skill in preparing samples and performing laboratory tests
Skill in the use of computers and software applications
Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers
Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods,
frequencies, and procedures
Considerable knowledge of quality control and quality assurance concepts and practices
Ability to train and assign and check the work of staff
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and in teams, including industry and management

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver's license
Considerable knowledge of quality control, quality assurance concepts and practices
Experience in highway construction, maintenance materials, materials sampling and testing
procedures, statistics analysis methods and AASHTO and AMRL laboratory accreditation
requirements
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply statistical concepts in sampling and
testing of materials
Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods,
frequencies, and procedures
Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation
Experience applying supervisory principles and practices to include performance
management and discipline
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, test methods, and specifications
Skill in the use of computers, software applications and smart phones, including
spreadsheets and web-based applications
Knowledge of AASHTO laboratory accreditation requirements
Ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment
Ability to work independently and in teams, including industry and management

Additional Considerations

Current possession of required materials certifications: Asphalt Surface Treatment, Asphalt Slurry Seal, Asphalt Field Level II, and Asphalt Plant Level II
A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering Technology or
related field desired
Prior experience supervising technician level staff
Skill in interpreting plans, drawings, manuals, test methods, and specifications
Knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices
Several years' experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance, or a related field
desired
Understanding and ability to the use various software applications to efficiently analyze and report findings
Prior experience conducting asphalt plant inspections and providing recommendations to address observed deficiencies
Ability to investigate and provide recommendations to address asphalt-related problems to support new construction and maintenance projects
Prior experience in laboratory equipment calibration and documentations meeting AASHTO Resource Accreditation requirements

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants": http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
"VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands."
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.