OMAT-Tifton -TRPTransportation Specialist ; PG-K) Testing Management Field Supervisor

OMAT-Tifton
-TRP
050 Transportation Specialist 1 (PG-K) Testing Management Field Supervisor

Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

1 day ago

Under supervision, provides entry level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, materials, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental and traffic.

• Under limited supervision, supervise and direct the sampling and testing of materials in the assigned district.
• Ensure that all testing and sampling needs are met by field technicians on assigned projects.
• Maintain high level of knowledge in field sampling and testing procedures.
• Review all field reports submitted and verify accuracy and completion before distribution.
• Train and evaluate technicians on testing and sampling of roadway materials.

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or
• Associate's degree in a related field or
• One (1) year of experience at position equivalent

• Experience as a lead worker or supervisor directing, evaluating work, training, developing and/or coaching subordinates.
• Must possess RTT and QCT-Level 1 certification.
• Knowledge of sampling and testing of both roadway and asphalt plant construction materials.
• Experience using computers, computer applications and/or other technology to analyze and communicate field testing information.
• Experience performing mathematical calculations related to field testing, including percentages and formulas.
• Experience and knowledge calibrating and/or operating standard field testing equipment (e. g., nuclear gauge, electronic scale, vacuum extractor, drill truck).
• Ability to read and comprehend standard testing manuals, project proposals and specifications.
• Ability to read, write and interpret reports, correspondence and manuals.
• Ability to review and evaluate new testing methods, procedures and equipment; to make sound, well-informed decisions.
• Committed to providing quality customer service.

• Three years of working experience sampling and testing of both roadway and asphalt
• Ability to quickly locate and recognize pertinent information while managing subordinates and/or conducting tests and evaluations.
• Ability to improve established methods and/or create new methods when established methods and procedures are inapplicable or unavailable .
• Ability to learn and adapt to new testing equipment and/or procedures.
• Experience utilizing Site Manager and AASHTOware Project

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  addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), People Soft/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.

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 ePerformance 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

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

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

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an Associate degree in a related field, or one (1) year of experience at position equivalent.

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• Requisition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $50,000.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date:
  Sep 11, 2026