Title: Engineering Specialist Materials

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $57,062 - $92,725

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Staunton District Office

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.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 (VDOT), we have something for YOU!

The selected candidate would perform materials sampling and testing on projects and in the laboratory. Perform inspections at plants and on projects. Compile and maintain test results and report findings. Maintain and operate testing equipment. Provide technical assistance to projects.

• Skill in preparing samples and performing laboratory tests.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply statistical concepts in sampling and testing of materials.

• Considerable knowledge of materials test methods and procedures.

• Ability to obtain required materials certifications within 12 months of employment.

• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical reports.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation.

• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and contracts.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inspection staff, consultants, contractors and VDOT management.

• Considerable knowledge of quality control and quality assurance concepts and practices.

• Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods, frequencies, and procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of highway construction and maintenance materials.

• Ability to prepare or review technical reports.

• Considerable knowledge of highway construction methods, procedures and practices.

• Skill in interpreting plans, drawings, manuals, VTM/ASTM/AASHTO test methods, and VDOT specifications.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.

• Ability to work independently and in teams, including industry and management.

• Ability to train technicians and others.

• Skill in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and maintaining data.

• Knowledge of AASHTO laboratory accreditation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of quality control, quality assurance concepts and practices.

• Ability to obtain required materials certifications within 12 months of employment.

• Considerable knowledge of materials test methods and procedures.

• Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation.

• Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods, frequencies, and procedures.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, apply statistical concepts in sampling and testing of materials.

• Skill in interpreting plans, drawings, manuals, VTM/ASTM/AASHTO test methods, and VDOT specifications.

• Knowledge of AASHTO laboratory accreditation requirements.

• Skill in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and maintaining data.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering Technology, or related field desired.

• Current possession of required materials certifications.

• Experience reflecting skill in interpreting plans, drawings, manuals, test methods, and specifications.

• Experience reflecting considerable knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices.

• Several years' experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance or a related field desired.

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.

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.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Page-Up provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities, availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. Only for eligible positions.

If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
Reference Checks
Verification of work history
DMV Records Check
Fingerprint-based criminal history records check.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a Short- and Long-Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of VDOT’s employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination.

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Contact Information

Name: Marsha Reese

Phone: 540-430-6313

Email: [email protected]

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.