Senior Materials Engineer Technician

Title: Senior Materials Engineer Technician

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $58,944 - $95,784

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

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 an exciting opportunity available in its Materials Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Materials Engineer Technician vacancy. This position:
• Performs and inspects materials techniques, testing and equipment at projects. Trains and assists field staff on testing methods.
• Performs laboratory tests on materials samples collected from plans and project sites. Compute and document test results and compare them with plans and specifications.
• Compiles and maintains automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas, in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• Maintain testing equipment inventory. Perform routine maintenance reports on testing equipment. Follow appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transportation.
• Operate Core Rig vehicle for samples and necessary maintenance
• Demonstrate knowledge of project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed on time and efficiently. Inform supervisor of issues regarding getting project completion done on time.
• Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external staff to proactively resolve issues. Advise supervisor on critical developments and observations.
• Inspect materials production at plant. Perform statistical sampling in accordance with VDOT quality assurance program. Process data and prepare reports for distribution and review. Keep the supervisor updated on plant performance and quality control plans.

Required skills for job & position:
• Ability to provide training and guidance to other technicians
• Ability to work independently and in teams, including VDOT construction, contractor, and producer personnel
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and maintain data. Ability to prepare or review technical reports
• Knowledge of materials test methods and procedures. Skill in preparing samples and performing laboratory tests
• Knowledge of materials sampling and field-testing methods and procedures
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance concepts and practices
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance materials
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, manuals, VTM/ASTM/AASHTO test methods, and VDOT
specifications
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures related to VDOT's program areas
• Skill in the use of computers and job-relevant software programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Skill in the use of materials sampling and testing equipment
• Experience reflecting knowledge of highway construction, maintenance methods, materials and usage
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation
• Ability to work with and train others
• Experience reflecting knowledge of materials sampling and testing procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Materials certifications vary by position. Ability to obtain combination of certifications that apply to specific materials position within 12 months of employment

Additional Considerations

• Current possession of required materials certifications
• A combination of training, experience, or education in civil engineering, or related field desired
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, manuals, test methods and specifications
• Knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices
• Prior experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance or a related field
• Experience working in teams with VDOT construction, contract or producer personnel

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé 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 classified as “designated” 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.

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