Pavement Materials Tester; EPST III - Denver

Position: Pavement Materials Tester (EPST III) - Denver
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

About the Position

This position provides hands-on technical expertise in testing and evaluating construction materials that directly support the design and performance of Colorado's transportation system. The Pavement Materials Tester conducts daily laboratory testing and calibration in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Program, while also serving a key quality and compliance role. This position works closely with CDOT staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure Buy America and Buy America Build America documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with federal requirements under CDOT's stewardship agreement with the Federal Highway Administration.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Collect and process material samples and perform tests on construction materials in accordance with applicable ASTM and AASHTO standards for calibration of AASHTO's M-E Pavement Design Program.

* Analyze laboratory test results for asphalt, concrete, and soil for input into the Pavement Design Program.

* Review packets of product information, including test reports and bills of lading supplied by the contractor to the project engineer and verify they meet CDOT's and FHWA's Buy America (iron and steel) documentation requirements.

* Review project special provisions to verify whether they meet the correct Buy America and Buy America Build America documentation requirements per advertisement or funding date.

* Review documents supplied by contractors to Project Engineers to verify they meet CDOT and FHWA standards and specifications for Buy America Build America for construction materials and manufactured products.

* Track the construction materials from their origin through all manufacturing process up to site delivery, and verify the documentation includes a letter from the manufacturer per CDOT specifications.

* Conduct training sessions concerning the Buy America and Buy America Build America requirements for CDOT personnel, local agencies, contractors, and consultants.

* Annually review Quality System Manuals (QSMs) submitted by pre-cast concrete and epoxy coating manufacturers on CDOTs Qualified Manufacturers List.

* Visit each pre-cast manufacturing plant listed on CDOT's Qualified Manufacture's List to review and observe the manufacturer's processes and verify they meet the requirements listed in CP-11…