Engineering Technician I - Materials Tester/Inspector - Grand Junction (Announcement Extended)

Salary: $59,592.00 - $65,544.00 Annually
Location :Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: HAA 50135659 - 03/24
Department: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 606 S 9th StGrand Junction, CO 81501
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is open to Colorado residents and non-resident applicants.

• 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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Description of Job
About the Work Unit
This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Grand Junction Engineering Residency. The purpose of the work unit is to plan, design and administer assigned construction projects. This includes a wide range of activities that span from planning through project development, advertisement, and construction to completion.
About the Position
The Tester/inspector supports the Residency and is a component in the Program area's mission to deliver high quality projects and project documentation. The Tester/Inspector's primary responsibility is to ensure that materials documentation for assigned projects is accurate and complete when submitted to the Finals Administrator. This position works under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a project tester on assigned construction projects, fills-in for other testers who are on leave, and assists testers with additional support as needed.
• Executes physical tests per the materials manuals including the physical properties of concrete (slump, air content, and compressive strength), soils and aggregate properties, compaction testing of embankments and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), laboratory testing of HMA including gradations, RICE, AC content, and voids.
• Performs specialized lab tests on materials used in building roadways including stabilimeter of soil and asphalt to determine quality of material, density/moisture curves used in the field to determine amount of compactive effort being used and gradations to determine different sizes of aggregate and soil particles in a sample; Atterbergs are run to classify an aggregate or soil sample.
• Determines compressive strength of concrete cylinders and verifies asphalt mix design through aggregate specific gravity tests.
• Evaluates Region Lab test results and records, reports, distributes, and files test results on proper hard copy or computerized forms in a timely manner.
• Documents and certifies that contractors' work is in conformance with construction plans and specifications.
• Inspects contractors' work procedures by being on site and being familiar with plans and specifications.
• Checks inspection reports for description of contractors' work, calculations, and accuracy.
• Assists with periodic audits on resident projects during active construction to determine the following:
  • Field labs are qualified in accordance with CP 10
  • Test procedures are being performed correctly
  • The frequency and quantity of material testing being performed meet the minimum testing requirements contained in the CDOT Field Materials Manual
  • Independent Assurance Tests are being scheduled and performed per the project Form 379
  • Materials documentation is being performed in accordance with CDOT and Region 3 procedures.

Collaborates with the project staff to resolve minor issues related to the items listed above such as calculation errors, paperwork errors, incomplete forms/missing forms, calibration of equipment, minor testing procedure errors, etc.; escalates significant issues such as lack of performance by the Tester(s), incorrect test methods, lack of effort in providing project documentation, etc. to the Project Engineer in a timely manner for resolution.

Completes materials documentation audits (based on the most-recent project pay estimate), documents any deficiencies discovered during the audits and submits the information to the Project Engineer, the Tester(s) and Resident Engineer.

Checks the HMA and PCCP incentive/disincentive payments and supporting calculations and verifies that the checks were completed on the final report.

Reviews materials documentation for completed construction projects as requested by the Finals Administrator.

Reviews and checks the accuracy of highway construction project plans and specifications prior to the advertisement for bid of the project; recommends corrections and/or advises the designer of project plan discrepancies; makes plan recommendations based on field experience, engineering judgment and consultation with the Project Engineer while considering construction phasing and constructability of the project and works with the designer to determine project time and schedule.

Completes inspection classes, Traffic control, erosion control, and other technical classes required for the construction inspection.

Attends additional assigned training classes and studies CDOT manuals to enhance knowledge necessary to perform the job duties.

Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Primarily Daytime hours Monday - Friday,
• Average work week is 40 hours, with periodic opportunity for overtime based on projects assigned.
• Approximately 70% spent in the field, 30% spent in the office
• Occasional evening, night, and weekend work.
• Required to drive to project sites to perform inspection duties and conduct tests, to Region office locations as needed for plan review meetings, to attend trainings. to transport samples to the Region Lab and on occasion the Headquarters' Central lab in Denver.
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• May exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently.
• May work in variety of weather conditions and altitudes in close proximity to high-speed traffic.
• Exposure to nonweather-related hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affects the respiratory system, eyes or, the skin.
• May work in proximity to moving, mechanical parts.
• May work in high, exposed places.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• AND 4 years of experience monitoring and/or assisting on construction projects by conducting materials testing, project inspection, and documentation.

Substitutions:

• Education in in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Construction Management, or a field closely related to the Major Job Duties will substitute for the required experience on a year-for year basis.

NOTE:
If applying under Substitutions, a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. 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 may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Transcripts must show all coursework and degree(s) conferred, your name and the name of the school.
Conditions of Employment

• This position will be required to obtain the following certifications within 18 months of hire as a condition of employment:
  • Colorado Asphalt Paving Association (CAPA) LabCat Level A Laydown
  • CAPA Level B Plant Materials Control
  • American Concrete Inspection (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
  • ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  • Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC)
  • Radiological Safety & Nuclear Gauge Operation

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

• 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;
• Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Field Materials Manual and the Laboratory Manual of Test Procedures;
• Certifications in any of the following are desirable: CAPA Level 1 Inspector, CAPA Level A Laydown, Level B Plant Materials Control, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician, WAQTC, Radiological Safety & Nuclear Gauge Operation
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting engineering project plans;
• Experience inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications;
• Experience on transportation-related projects;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,), Gmail, and other Google Applications, SAP, Sitemanager, PMWeb, LIMS, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information
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.
   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...