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State of Colorado ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II, Local Agency Materials Documentation Coordinator-Grand Junction (revised) in Grand Junction, Colorado
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II, Local Agency Materials Documentation Coordinator-Grand Junction (revised)
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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II, Local Agency Materials Documentation Coordinator-Grand Junction (revised)
Salary
$62,568.00 - $68,820.00 Annually
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA-50135246-02/24
Department
Department of Transportation
Opening Date
04/18/2024
Closing Date
8/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
2328 G Road Grand Junction, CO 81505
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Lynn LIvingston LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us 303-757-9110
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.
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 ourcareers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) 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 excellentbenefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go tohttps://studentaid.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.
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Description of Job
About the Work Unit
This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3 Materials Unit in Grand Junction, CO. The Unit provides materials related guidance and direction in preconstruction and construction activities from project inception to closure including providing guidance on CDOT procedures to CDOT, consultant and Local Agency (LA) personnel; manages surface treatment asset funds; performs drilling to determine existing roadway structure and provides materials recommendations and specifications for region projects; performs independent assurance testing to ensure project materials testers perform materials testing in accordance with contract requirements, as required by the Stewardship Agreement; performs laboratory testing of soils, aggregate base course, asphalt and concrete, in accordance with CDOT and The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements; ensures CDOT documentation process complies with State, Federal and contract requirements and audits quantity documentation for Region 3's approved and budgeted construction projects. Provides engineering and administrative support to Region 3 (R3) Resident Engineers, Program Engineers and the Regional Transportation Director.
About the Position
The Engineering Tech II, Local Agency Materials Documentation Coordinator checks materials documentation on local agency projects during preconstruction, construction, final review and project closure, to ensure conformance with the Field Materials Manual and other contract documents.
Major duties and responsibilities will be performed under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer
Local Agency Materials Documentation Review
Provides support for Region 3 Resident Engineers by scheduling and conducting field and electronic audits of active local agency construction projects to evaluate interim and final materials documentation.
Determines whether items need additional testing or documentation to comply with CDOT requirements, in accordance with the Field Materials Manual (FMM) and other applicable processes and manuals.
Promptly communicates with project staff and the Resident Engineer to ensure testing and documentation requirements are met.
Provides guidance and training on materials testing and materials documentation to construction project staff.
Local Agency Project Materials Tester Support
Provides support for Region 3 local agency project materials testers to help ensure testers are performing adequately, and assists in determining procedures/actions to correct unsatisfactory performance.
Orients testers to CDOT testing and documentation requirements per the FMM.
Provides guidance and minor training on materials testing and materials documentation to construction staff.
Ensures testers are properly reporting failures of materials on projects.
Ensures testers are communicating with CDOT Independent Assurance (IA)testers to fulfill IA requirements.
Assists the lab manager and finals administrator to provide recommendations to the testers, Project Engineers, Resident Engineers, Region Materials Engineer, and consultants regarding exceptions, deficiencies and improvements.
Assists with and reviews the materials quality assurance payment programs such as asphalt and concrete quality incentives/disincentives and also price reductions for materials. Provides the results of the reviews to the Project Engineer, Resident Engineer and other appropriate project staff.
Participates in audits by CDOT, State, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) auditors.
Assists testers in setting up files for the project, provides guidance on scheduling testing, and assists with training testers in using CDOT’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) as needed.
Materials Testing, Region Labs and Unit Support
Conducts and provides materials testing on construction projects, such as small Traffic projects, which do not have an assigned materials tester, and provides support for the Region 3 Materials Lab and the Region 3 Independent Assurance Testing Lab as needed including assisting with Independent Assurance and Region Laboratory materials testing, transporting samples, training, coring, drilling and logging, equipment calibration, and reviewing calculations.
Provides Region Laboratories/Unit support in audits, lab inspections, testing, equipment procurement and maintenance, and round robin processes and procedures.
Provide support in administrative and operational tasks, such as necessary paperwork, consultant task orders preparation, SAP functions, budgets, meetings and trainings preparation, coordination, and/or attendance, and other miscellaneous functions for the materials unit/organization.
Materials Finals Submittals
Organizes and maintains materials finals submittals.
Ensures that material finals are submitted and reviewed to comply with FHWA/CDOT Stewardship agreement and CDOT Specifications within a timely manner.
Tracks and files the project plans, specifications, and materials finals after completion of materials finals per the Materials Unit policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Daytime hours Monday - Friday.
50% of time is spent in the office and 50% in the field.
Daytime travel during working hours to project sites, other CDOT locations, meetings and trainings.
Occasional overnight travel to visit remote projects
Required to drive CDOT vehicles.
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 hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.
Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to nonweather-related humid conditions.
Exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists and gases.
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts.
Exposure to radiant energy.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
AND at least five years (5) years of experience assisting with or conducting materials testing and completing/ensuring documentation or monitoring/inspecting construction projects and completing documentation.
Three (3) of the five years must have been assisting with or conducting materials testing.
Substitution:
College or university coursework in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management or a closely related field may be substituted of the required experience on a year-for-year basis. If applying under Substitutions, youmustprovide a transcript with your application.
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.
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Conditions of Employment:
.Must have the following current certifications at the time of application:
LabCat Levels A, B and C
ACI Level I Field testing certification
Must obtain the following certification within six months of hire as a condition of employment:
WAQTC
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's license is required for this position as it requires operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will demonstrate proven 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;
Experience with materials testing methods and procedures;
Knowledge and experience with CDOT Field Materials Manual, CDOT Standard Specification & Standard Plans, Laboratory Procedures Manual, CDOT Construction Manual, AASHTO and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) materials standards and applicable FHWA guidelines;
Experience reviewing and analyzing information to determine overall efficiency, accuracy, compliance with rules/regulations;
Experience maintaining and tracking information;
Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting engineering project plans;
Excellent reasoning, analytical, decision making and problem solving skills and ability;
Excellent time, project management, planning, organizational and scheduling skills;
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation, facilitation and training skills;
Ability to adapt communication style to diverse individuals/groups;
Strong customer service skills; ability to partner with professionals, consultants, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
A passion for safety;
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), SAP, LIMS and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
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.)
A cover letterthat describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred, your name and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation report.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.
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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Please describe your experiencemonitoring/inspecting construction projects and completing documentation. Include the names of employer(s) where you performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) Please do not write "See resume" If none, write N/A
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Please describe your experience assisting with or conducting materials testing and completing/ensuring documentation Include the names of employer(s) where you performed these responsibilities and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) Please do not write "See resume" If none, write N/A
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The following current certifications are required at the time of application as a condition of employment: LabCat Levels A, B and C and ACI Level I Field testing certification Copies of these certifications must be attached to your online application or emailed to Lynn Livingston within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.
I have current certifications in LabCat Levels A, B and C, and ACI Level I Field testing and have attached them to my online application.
I do not have curent certifications in LabCat Levels A, B and C and ACI Level I Field testing certification
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The person hired for this position must obtain the following certification within six months of hire as a condition of employment: WAQTC Please confirm that you are willing and able to obtain this certification within six months of hire.
I am willing and able to obtain a WAQTC certification within 6 months of hire as a condition of employment.
N/A - I already have a current WAQTC certification (please attach a copy of your certification to your online application
I am not able or willing to obtain a WAQTC certification within six months of hire as a condition of employment.
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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they 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 be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign 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. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
Yes, I am using education to qualify and have attached a copy of my transcript(s) to my online application.
N/A I am not using education to qualify.
I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.
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A cover letter is required that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Did you attach a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. Please note: The education, experience, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDOT. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement.
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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
Yes
No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify fo r veterans' preference
N/A - I am not a veteran
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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
Yes
No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify fo r veterans' preference.
N/A - I am not a veteran
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkins
Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability
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