OMAT-Concrete Branch - Cartersville, United States - GeorgiaGov

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    OMAT-Concrete Branch (D6 – Cartersville Area) -TRP050 Transportation Specialist 1 (PG-K) Technical Services Specialist 1

    Salary: $50,

    STATE PROFILE SUMMARY:

    Under supervision, provides entry level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental and traffic.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Under general supervision, serves as a principal field consultant to project engineers, material suppliers, and contractor's representatives for construction related matters in assigned area. Trouble-shoots field construction problems and makes recommendations. Approves and adjusts mix designs and monitors quality control programs of suppliers and producers. Evaluates materials and construction procedures for Departmental construction projects. Prepares written reports and correspondence to Branch Chief, Area Engineers and other recommending actions to be taken. Assist in training and certifying contractors, suppliers and DOT personnel in sampling, testing, and inspecting construction procedures. Inspect plant facilities and construction equipment for compliance with specifications.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications

    STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

    ·Bachelor's degree in a related field

    ·ORAssociate's degree in a related field

    ·OROne year of experience at position equivalent

    AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    ·Possess working knowledge of and experience in construction practices, policies, and procedures for material acceptance testing and/or material specification requirements.

    ·A valid Georgia Driver's License is required.

    ·Ability to read and interpret specifications, plans, contract documents, construction and testing manuals, and other resources.

    ·Ability to compose and prepare specifications, technical reports, and general correspondence.

    ·Ability to use computers, other technical applications, and testing equipment to analyze and communicate information.

    ·Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to production and placement of materials, including percentages and formulas.

    ·Ability to acquire new job knowledge and technical skills and participate in sessions designed to teach, train and develop co-workers in the application of these skills.

    ·Possess the stamina to perform testing and inspection procedures for extended periods of time.

    ·Ability to identify, evaluate and recommend alternative solutions to practical problems.

    ·Ability to communicate and interact with Georgia DOT personnel and external customers in a

    professional manner.

    ·Committed to providing quality customer service.

    ·Ability to plan, organize and set priorities for achieving tasks.

    AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    ·Possesses a GDOT Field Concrete Certification, or ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I