STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Materials Technician 3 (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240429-8626FE-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently accepting applications from eligible individuals for the position of Transportation Materials Technician 3, in the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) located at the Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • A culture that encourages work/life balance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
  • The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT Headquarters facility. 
  • Work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
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Position Details:
  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Monday-Friday
  • Office/On-site
Position Responsibilities: 
This position resides in the Structural Steel section.  
Examples of roles and responsibilities, include:
  • The inspection of structural steel fabrication and coating application at fabrication shops or coating facilities. 
  • Coordinating and providing quality control related resources to MESU staff and active construction project staff to ensure that structural steel fabrication follows the applicable standards and the materials, fabrication equipment, and workmanship meet established quality criteria in the welding codes, specifications, and other project documents. 
  • Assisting in the review of test report, quality control plans, equipment calibration reports, and other applicable fabrication documentation.  
  • Contributing to the maintenance of the CTDOT welder qualification program.  
  • Other related roles and responsibilities will be assigned as needs of the Unit and section evolve. 

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. 
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Important Information After You Apply:
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Division of Materials Testing this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in materials testing field and laboratory inspections, including inspections of bituminous plants, and chemical or physical testing and analysis of construction, maintenance, and other materials.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD:
  • As assigned by the supervisor, may distribute, prioritize, oversee and review work of a field or central laboratory staff;
  • May provide staff training and assistance;
  • May conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations;
  • May act as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs or other outside officials such as construction personnel, vendors and producers regarding laboratory policies and procedures and/or problems with materials;
  • May recommend policies and standards;
  • May prepare reports and correspondence of tests and analyses including graphs;
  • Performs related duties as required.
ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL:
  • Prepares recommendations regarding suitability of materials used in construction or maintenance of transportation systems; 
  • Establishes and maintains procedures;
  • Performs assurance sampling and material inspections and testing;
  • Assists in directing research on new materials or modification of old materials;
  • May make recommendations concerning product certification in meeting specific contract specifications;
  • May witness welder certification tests;
  • May assist in the purchasing of instrumentation;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • physical and/or chemical properties, specifications, and uses of construction materials;
    • principles and practices prescribed by the American Society for Testing Materials, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the federal government for chemical and physical testing of transportation construction and maintenance materials;
  • Considerable
    • skills in performing calculations;
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to perform chemical and/or physical tests and analyses;
  • Ability to
    • calibrate equipment and standardize reagents;
    • utilize computer software;
    • lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the chemical and/or physical analysis of transportation construction or maintenance materials, including independent performance of tests such as extraction gradation, slump and air content for cement, and concrete cylinder tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in natural sciences, construction technology, civil engineering or other related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and AASHTOWare Project Construction and Materials software
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, and creating graphs
  • Experience performing mathematical computations, preparing documents such as material testing and inspection reports, and reviewing inspection-related documents such as quality control plans, shop drawings, test reports, and welding procedures.
  • Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels
  • Knowledge and experience with structural steel fabrication processes and applicable AWS, AMPP, AASHTO and/or ASTM standards
  • Possession of an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
  • Ability to problem solve, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • NUCLEAR DENSITY UNIT: Incumbents in this class may serve as the Department's Radiation Safety Officer and be designated to hold a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission license.
  • STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION SECTION: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a Certified Welding Inspector Certificate and/or Nondestructive Testing Level III Certification in accordance with procedures set forth by the American Welding Society for nondestructive testing.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury due to toxic fumes, chemicals, dust, or heavy machinery or equipment; may occasionally be required to lift heavy objects; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as noise or heavy traffic.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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