Omat-Bituminous Branch (Forest Park) Trp050 Transportation Specialist 1 (Pg-K) Technical Services Specialist 1

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, provides proficient level technical services to material suppliers, District.

Laboratories, and contractor's representatives for testing and materials related matters in assigned.

area.

• Monitors and inspects material supplier facilities for compliance with specifications and QPL.

approval process.

• Trouble-shoots materials and testing problems and make recommendations.

• Monitors quality control programs of material suppliers and producers and evaluates quality control.

technicians.

• Reviews material test results for compliance with specifications and consistency.

• Prepares and submits monthly inspection reports and supplier audits.

• Prepares written failing material reports and correspondences which will be sent to the Branch Chief, Area

Managers/Engineers and others recommending actions to be taken.

• Assist in training and certifying supplier's quality control testing technicians and DOT testing.

personnel in material sampling and testing.

• Must be willing to work nights and/or scheduled weekends when needed/required.

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
• OR Associate degree's in a related field
• OR One year of experience at position equivalent

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a Quality Control Technician Level 1 Certification.

• Possesses a valid Georgia Driver's License

• Experience in asphalt materials sampling and testing, policies, and procedures for material acceptance testing and/or material specification requirements.

• Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel to communicate pertinent information.

• Possess a high level of commitment toward work, providing quality customer service and a high standard of ethical conduct.

• Experience communicating and interacting with co-workers, and external customers in a professional manner.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a Quality Control Technician Level 2 Certification.

• Experience using AASHTOWare and GDOT 411 for entering and retrieving data.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee's favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Associate's degree in a related field OR One year of experience at position equivalent.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: TRA047D

• Number of Openings: 1

• Advertised Salary: $50,000.00

• Shift: Day Job

• Posting End Date: May 1, 2024