OMAT – Forest Park - TRP050 Transportation Specialist 1 (Independent Assurance Specialist 1) PG-K

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 or traffic.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Under limited supervision, as an entry level specialist evaluates assigned technicians who are responsible for acceptance testing on construction projects.

·         Perform comparison tests on asphalt and concrete samples.

·         Perform Lab Technician evaluations on acceptance Test.

·         Coordinate efforts with contractors and GDOT personnel to ensure FHWA and Department requirements are met.

·         Review and prepare all reports and documentation.

·         Maintain Database for FHWA annual report.

·         Maintain a clean and serviced vehicle according to the department's preventative maintenance program. Attend conference calls and meetings for any updates in work activity.

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's degree in a related field

·         OR One year of experience at position equivalent.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·         One year of experience and knowledge of Georgia DOT standard specifications, sampling and

testing procedures, manuals and operating practices. 

·         Possesses (1) one of the following certifications (GDOT Roadway Testing Technician, Quality Control Technician - Level 1 or Field Concrete Technician) and must be able to obtain all (3) three certifications within six months of hire.

·         Must be able to perform mathematical calculations related to field testing, including

percentages and formulas.

·         Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.                                                                                                             

·         Committed to providing quality customer service.     

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience using 411, Project Wise, and Site Manager/AASHTOware Project.

·         Possess Active GDOT Roadway Testing Technician, Asphalt Plant Technician Level 1 and Field Concrete Technician Certifications.

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 e Performance 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 OPEN ONLY TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES.

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 BASED ON THE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED.

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

GDOT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER