Engineering Physical Science Technician II, Materials Testing - Denver, CO Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4442845) Apply Engineering Physical Science Technician II, Materials Testing - Denver, CO Salary$62,568.00 - $68,556.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberHAA-50004137-03/24DepartmentDepartment of TransportationOpening Date03/23/2024Closing Date4/5/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address4670 Holly St Denver, CO- 80216FLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis position is only open to Colorado state residents.
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 our careers 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 excellent benefits (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.
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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
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Description of JobAbout the UnitThis position works in the Concrete & Physical Properties Program at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The Program provides timely and accurate test results for soils, concrete, aggregate, steel and other construction and maintenance materials. This program provides statewide portland cement concrete and physical properties coordination through engineering and technical expertise that will assist the regions in the development and maintenance of transportation projects.About the PositionThis position processes samples for testing, conducts assigned tests and records and reports the test results on, aggregate and soil to assure compliance with contract requirements.Major Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Processes materials samples and perform tests on construction materials in accordance with the applicable American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Colorado Procedures.
Enters all test results in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and report out data to projects via CDOT's application for reporting.
Use Excel to maintain information of samples coming in, equipment maintenance, calibration and inventory and inventory.
Checks results of tests for acceptance and compliance pre tables, charts, and written specifications per AASHTO, Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), and Colorado procedures in the lab and field.
Inputs data, assigns lab test numbers and generates worksheets.
Records and prepares test reports for supervisor’s review.
Provides explanations and answers questions for test data and reports.
Maintains data for the program, including sample submittals and test results.
Performs general maintenance on testing equipment, including cleaning, lubrication and repair as needed. Installation of new equipment.
Receives and reviews information to ensure proper tracking of samples and log in test samples
Assists training of technicians, assistants and region testers, including demonstrating proper test methods.
Provides assistance in WAQTC and ACI certification programs and other Staff Materials training as assigned.
Assist in the CCRL/AASHTO re:source accreditation in the Soils Lab. Duties include testing, documenting, calibrating, checking equipment or other duties as assigned, in accordance with AASHTO R-18.
Work Environment
Primarily daytime work hours, Monday – Friday
Required to drive to during working hours to various projects to gather material for testing in the lab or perform concrete testing on the projects site.
Drives to suppliers to pick up needed testing equipment and testing materials to perform tests in the labs.
Overnight travel 4 -5 times per year to perform inspections of Region Labs.
Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.
Exposure to nonweather-related hot and cold temperatures.
Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to nonweather-related humid conditions.
Exposure to a shaking objects or surfaces.
Exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affects the respiratory system, eyes or, the skin.
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts.
Exposure to radiant energy.
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force regularly.
Required to drive CDOT vehicles
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED certificate.
AND five (5) years of experience assisting Physical Scientists or LIcensed Professional Engineers one year of which must have in materials testing.
Substitution:
Completion of coursework related to the major job duties from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. If using education to substitute for some of the required experience, you must submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report 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.
Condition of Employment: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 QualificationsThe exceptional applicant will be an experienced Technician with 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;
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Major Responsibilities section;
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Willingness to quickly learn job duties;
Extensive experience with materials testing methods and procedures;
Experience maintaining and/or repairing materials testing equipment;
Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem solving skills and ability;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations, and to learn from others;
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
Strong oral and written communication skills;.
Strong mathematical skills;
Flexibility; ability to quickly adapt to changing work assignments.
A passion for safety;
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret numerical data;
Experience with LIMS and AASHTO software;
Fluency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn new software.
Supplemental InformationApplicant 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.)
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.Notifications:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.Employment ScreeningIf an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439, and can be reached at 877.360.4636 or 888.222.0667.The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.Appeal RightsIf you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.ADAAA Accommodations CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Lynn Livingston at LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us or call 303-757-9110.Former State EmployeesFormer employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.LL(SAP #50004137/PCR #)
