GeoMaterials Specialist - Rockingham, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

Salary: $46, $81,930.00 Annually

Location : Rockingham County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Dept of Transportation

Division: State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date: 06/04/2024

Closing Date: 6/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Engineering Specialist I

Position Number:

Salary Grade: NC13

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Salary Grade NC13 Salary range $46,817 - $81,930
This position serves as one of the Materials and Tests Unit's seven Geomaterials Field Specialist (GFS) stationed across the state. Each GFS has an assigned geographical area that they oversee. Each of their respective areas assigned consists of two NCDOT Divisions.
This position aids the GeoMaterials Field Supervisor in logistics of scheduling and presenting the various training classes Materials and Tests is responsible for. This position will perform internal audits, inventory and standardize testing equipment, and provide specialized training to state personnel and contractors to enhance development, efficiency, and consistency in the testing of geomaterials used for highway construction. This position is responsible for ensuring authorized users are meeting rules and regulations stated in the Radioactive Materials Licensure program which includes controlling use and transportation of portable nuclear density gauges. This position investigates materials-related unsatisfactory test results and assessments which are disputed. This position will aid in responding to project audits initiated by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor. As needed, this position will assist with research to evaluate new products or methods. Work will be on NCDOT projects and at training facilities throughout North Carolina.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated ability conveying technical instruction concepts and instruction techniques to training staff, including analyzing staff competency in using these techniques with students
• Demonstrated ability analyzing findings and using sound judgment when recommending corrective actions based on materials investigations, technician assessments, and project audits
• Demonstrated ability assessing proficiency of technicians to ensure compliance with established testing and inspection methods in both classroom and field inspection environments
• Demonstrated ability communicating effectively with various internal and external customers related to inspection, sampling, testing, and certification
• Experience with computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases)

Additional Expectations:

Knowledge, experience and certification in sampling and testing asphalt, aggregate, concrete and soils materials used in highway construction is preferred. Knowledge and experience with HiCAMS database is preferred. Ability to safely navigate hazardous work situations at highway construction projects and material/product stockpiles while following established in-house safety procedures is required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Associate's degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

Linda Jones

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated conveying technical instruction concepts and instruction techniques to training staff, including analyzing staff competency in using these techniques with students?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

03

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to convey technical instruction concepts and instruction techniques to training staff, including analyzing staff competency in using these techniques with students.

04

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated analyzing findings and using sound judgment when recommending corrective actions based on materials investigations, technician assessments, and project audits?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

05

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to analyze findings and use sound judgment when recommending corrective actions based on materials investigations, technician assessments, and project audits.

06

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated assessing proficiency of technicians to ensure compliance with established testing and inspection methods in both classroom and field inspection environments?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

07

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to assess proficiency of technicians to ensure compliance with established testing and inspection methods in both classroom and field inspection environments.

08

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated communicating effectively with various internal and external customers related to inspection, sampling, testing, and certification?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough

09

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to communicate effectively with various internal and external customers related to inspection, sampling, testing, and certification.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using computers and various computer software on a regular basis?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience using computers and various computer software on a regular basis.

Required Question