Eng Spec Supv Materials

Overview

Provide supervision, coordination, and technical assistance to Engineering Technicians in inspection, production, handling, testing, and placing Central Mix and Open-Graded Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt, Hydraulic Cement Concrete, and plant documentation. Provide technical support to assigned engineering program area through coordinating and supervising activities of subordinate staff.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to train and assign and check the work of staff.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, including industry and management.
• Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods, frequencies, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of quality control and quality assurance concepts and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others.
• Knowledge of materials test methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
• Skill in performing short and long term forecasting of raw materials and completed inventories.
• Skill in preparing samples and performing laboratory tests.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, test methods, and specifications.
• Ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply statistical concepts in sampling and testing of materials.
• Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, including industry and management.
• Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods, frequencies, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of quality control, quality assurance concepts and practices.
• Experience applying supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
• Experience in highway construction, maintenance materials, materials sampling and testing procedures, statistics analysis methods and AASHTO and AMRL laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of AASHTO laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and smart phones, including spreadsheets and web-based applications.
• Valid driver's license.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering Technology or related field desired.
• Current possession of required materials certifications.
• Knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Prior experience supervising technician level staff.
• Several years  experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance or a related field desired.
• Skill in interpreting plans, drawings, manuals, test methods, and specifications.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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