Title: Senior Engineering Technician-Materials State Role Title: Engineering Technician III Hiring Range: $48,542 - $78,881 Pay Band: 4 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Staunton District Office Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties VDOT Staunton District Materials is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to perform materials sampling and testing on projects and in the laboratory for the District Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Quality Assurance Program (QA). Qualifications include: * Perform, inspect, and approve materials placement techniques, testing, and equipment at project site. * Perform laboratory tests on materials samples collected from plants and project sites. * Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. * Inspect materials production at plant. * Perform statistical sampling and analysis in accordance with VDOT quality assurance program. * Process data analysis and prepare reports for distribution. * Review and approve mix designs based on current specifications and guidelines. In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Minimum Qualifications * Skill in the use of materials sampling and testing equipment. * Valid driver's license. * Experience reflecting knowledge of highway construction, maintenance methods, materials and usage. * Skill in the use of computers and software applications. * Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation. * Ability to work with and train others. * Experience reflecting knowledge of materials sampling and testing procedures. * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. * Materials certifications vary by position. Ability to obtain combination of certifications that apply to specific materials position within 12 months of employment. Additional Considerations * Current possession of required materials certifications. * A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired. * Ability to interpret plans, drawings, manuals, test methods and specifications. * Knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices. * Prior experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance or a related field. * Experience working in teams with VDOT Construction, Contract or Producer personnel. 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. If selected as a finalist, you will undergo: Reference Checks Verification of work history DMV Records Check Fingerprint-based criminal history records check. All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs. Safety shoes and other personal protective equipment are required in the performance of duties. May be required to operate or work in the vicinity of devices containing radioactive materials and emitting low levels of ionizing radiation. Additional positions could be filled from this recruitment within the Staunton District Materials Section. Position requires unrestricted mobility, including, at times, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain; working at heights and in confined spaces, making visual observations; the ability to stand for long periods of time; the ability to work in a variety of environments affected by, but not limited to, such elements as dust, vapors, heat, and moisture; and the ability to lift 50 lbs. 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. successfully. 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. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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 employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp. to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants" http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp Contact Information Name: Marsha Reese Phone: 540-430-6313 Email: marsha.reese@vdot.virginia.gov 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.