Engineering Physical Science Asst Iii, Materials Testing - Denver

• This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

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About the Unit
The Engineering Assistant works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's Flexible Pavement Laboratory/European Laboratory. The Unit tests Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and ensures that the quality of materials being sold to the state by contractors is adequate for the pavement design life.
About the Position
The Engineering Assistant provides technical assistance to the Flexible Pavement Lab and the European Lab by implementing proper test procedures, operating lab equipment, recording test results and submitting test results to engineering support staff.
Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists lab personnel perform Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing in both the Flex Lab and the Euro Lab according to the FMM and LMTP.
• Assists in performing Gradation and learn to perform Volumetric testing.
• Learns to perform testing including the French Rut test, the Hamburg Wheel Tracker test, the Ideal CT test, and the AMPT test.
• Typical Gradation and Volumetric Tests performed are: CP 51 (Maximum Specific Gravity), CP 44 (Bulk Specific Gravity), CP 55 (Reducing HMA Field Samples to Testing Size), CP 31 (Sieve Analysis of Aggregates), CP 32 (Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates to Testing Size), CP-L -5120 (Asphalt Binder Content by Ignition Method), CP-L 5106 (Hveem Stability), CP-L 5115 (Density of Specimens Compacted by the SuperPave Gyratory Compactor), and CP-L 5109 (Resistance of Bituminous Mixture to Moisture Induced Damaged).
• Typical equipment used is: Vacuum Pumps, Bulk Tanks, Mechanical Splitters, Mechanical Shakers, Mechanical Washers, Ignition Ovens, Stabilometers, Gyratory Compactors, Compression Machines, Hamburg Wheel Tracker Machine, French Rutter Machine, Linear Kneading Compactor Machine, Saw Cut Coring Machine, and AMPT Machine.
• Receives, logs and distributes samples to the appropriate lab including a wide range of materials such as soils, aggregate, concrete, steel, asphalt cement, and asphalt mixes.
• Maintains, repairs and calibrates Flexible Pavement Lab testing equipment and Euro Lab testing equipment.
• Maintains calibration records according to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) R18.
• Trains to check statewide CDOT laboratory testing equipment as directed by the lab Inspection Coordinator.
• Learns to perform annual AASHTO Material Reference Laboratory (AMRL) / Round Robin sample setups, testing, and reporting of test results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Typical work schedule is 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• 5% in-state/overnight travel to assist with inspections and assist in annual round robin sampling
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or wind conditions caused by the weather
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• May be required to drive during daytime working hours to pick up samples and lab supplies
• Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasional­ly, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force regularly to move objects
• Exposure to non-weather related hot and cold temperatures
• Contact with water and other liquids or exposure to non-weather related humid conditions
• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, mists, gasses, dusts and poor ventilation that may affect the respirator system, eyes or the skin
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to radiant energy
• Exposure to a shaking objects or surfaces
• Performs high heat testing
• Exposure to high pressure conditions, toxic vapors or caustic chemicals

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• AND at least two years of experience performing construction inspection, conducting or assisting with Materials Testing, and/or assisting in the design of construction plans or construction documentation.
• One year of the experience must have been assisting with, or conducting Materials Testing.

Substitution: Completion of engineering, construction management or other coursework closely related to the Major Job Duties from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. If using education qualify, you must submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report with your application. Transcripts must show your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Stronger candidates will be those that demonstrate depth and breadth of skill and ability, through a combination of professional experience and formal training, to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Conditions of Employment

• Required to obtain LABCAT Levels ABC certifications within 6 months of hire as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications
The Exceptional Applicant will be a Materials Tester with demonstrated ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Familiarity with the CDOT Field Materials Manual and the Laboratory Manual of Test Procedures;
• Knowledge and experience with HMA testing;
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), CDOT Materials Manual, CDOT Laboratory Procedural Manual, the AMRL accreditation program and the CDOT Highway Specifications Manual.
• Familiarity with inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining testing equipment;
• Strong willingness to quickly learn job duties;
• Strong mathematical skills;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances;
• Strong time management skills;
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret numerical data;
• Commitment to safety;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Fluency in MS Office Suite skills (Word, Excel), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn new software.

Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
4. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

1. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with "Info Cubic."
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.Info...