Transportation Materials Technician 3

Introduction

The , is currently accepting applications from eligible individuals for the position of , in the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) located at the Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Visit our new page  A healthy to all employees Professional growth and development opportunities Work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar CT Employer of the Year for 2024 THE ROLE: This position resides in the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU). The holders of these positions perform inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities. Examples of duties associated with this position include: Act as the working lead regarding hot mix asphalt (HMA) independent assurance and moisture susceptibility (TSR) testing Coordinating and performing HMA dispute resolution testing Maintaining the independent assurance program for HMA including in-situ evaluation of the HMA producer qualified sampling and testing personnel and the testing equipment Monitoring HMA moisture susceptibility producer provided data and performing testing to validate those results Assisting higher level employees with Balance Mix Design implementation testing Assisting higher level employees in maintaining laboratory accreditation and monitoring compliance, analyzing producer-level test results, and interpreting/recommending revisions to contract specifications Other related duties as assigned POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Monday - Friday Full-time (40 hours/week) First shift  This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found Employees in their initial working test period must work on site. Watch the video below, to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee. WHO WE ARE: It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Learnmore about our mission, vision, and values

Selection Plan

To Apply: In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.  Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to . For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Division of Materials Testing this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in materials testing field and laboratory inspections, including inspections of bituminous plants, and chemical or physical testing and analysis of construction, maintenance, and other materials.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD:
As assigned by the supervisor, may distribute, prioritize, oversee and review work of a field or central laboratory staff; May provide staff training and assistance; May conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations; May act as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs or other outside officials such as construction personnel, vendors and producers regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials; May recommend policies and standards; May prepare reports and correspondence of tests and analyses including graphs; Performs related duties as required. ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL:
Prepares recommendations regarding suitability of materials used in construction or maintenance of transportation systems;  Establishes and maintains procedures; Performs assurance sampling and material inspections and testing; Assists in directing research on new materials or modification of old materials; May make recommendations concerning product certification in meeting specific contract specifications; May witness welder certification tests; May assist in the purchasing of instrumentation; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of physical and/or chemical properties, specifications, and uses of construction materials; principles and practices prescribed by the American Society for Testing Materials, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the federal government for chemical and physical testing of transportation construction and maintenance materials; Considerable skills in performing calculations; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to perform chemical and/or physical tests and analyses; Ability to calibrate equipment and standardize reagents; utilize computer software; lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the chemical and/or physical analysis of transportation construction or maintenance materials, including independent performance of tests such as extraction gradation, slump and air content for cement, and concrete cylinder tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in natural sciences, construction technology, civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, and creating graphs, and other Microsoft Office applications Experience performing mathematical computations, preparing documents such as material testing and inspection reports, and reviewing hot mix asphalt producer documents such as quality control plans, batch tickets, delivery tickets, component logs, and test reports Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels Knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt components and mix properties and knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt production and testing Possession of the Northeast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) Asphalt Plant Technician Certification Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead a team of two to three lower-level technicians to manage seasonal fluctuations in the number of material samples tested and documentation processed Practical experience with standards for the testing or inspection of construction of materials or components typically used in transportation-related applications such as those developed and maintained by the ASTM International and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Strong initiative and logical judgement for troubleshooting testing, sampling, equipment and/or procedures

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

NUCLEAR DENSITY UNIT: Incumbents in this class may serve as the Department's Radiation Safety Officer and be designated to hold a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission license. STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION SECTION: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a Certified Welding Inspector Certificate and/or Nondestructive Testing Level III Certification in accordance with procedures set forth by the American Welding Society for nondestructive testing. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury due to toxic fumes, chemicals, dust, or heavy machinery or equipment; may occasionally be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as noise or heavy traffic.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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