Specialized Testing Supervisor

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public‑Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting‑edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

This role serves as the Specialized Testing Supervisor and Program Manager for INDOT’s Specialized Testing Programs. This includes but is not limited to the Skid Accident Reduction Program, FWD Pavement Design/Rehab Program, Ground Penetrating Radar, NDT Testing of Bridge Decks, 3D Laser, testing for Research Projects and the IRI Smoothness Testing Program. For all Specialized Field‑Testing Programs incumbent oversees scheduling, testing protocols, calibration to standards, data quality, initial analysis, system upgrades and repair, technical training of technicians, and successful completion of performance metrics.

In this role you will provide supervisory oversight for employee performance and is accountable for 9 research technicians who report directly to this position.

This position is located in INDOT’s Research and Development Center, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Candidates with a current CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successfully obtaining their CDL.

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Directly supervises all specialized field‑testing program operations and coordinates with Division engineering staff on all field‑testing data analysis requirements.
• Ensures testing system calibration of electro‑mechanical systems and oversees upgrading and repair of multiple (currently 12) specialized test systems.
• Assigns research technicians for testing, data analysis, traffic control and safety plans during field testing.
• Provides technical guidance and oversees training operations of testing crews and equipment calibrations and coordinates the completion and fulfillment of multiple specialized testing programs and special requests.
• Directs specialized electro‑mechanical maintenance, repair, fabrication, upgrades and replacement of complex testing and calibration systems/equipment.
• Develops maintenance and operational manuals for test systems.
• Responsible for budgeting, approval of expenditures and resource allocation for special test system repairs and upgrades.
• Prepares and achieves performance metrics for program deliverables.
• Supervises staff of 9 research technicians (HEA3 & HEA4).
• Presents testing equipment and concepts for visitors, university students and federal highway staff;
• Participates in various research studies as directed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Associate degree in related area or a minimum of four years of job‑related experience.
• Extensive training/experience in related safety (including MUTCD), project…