Highway Materials Coordinator
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Dickinson District, Construction, Dickinson, NDIf you take P.R.I.D.E. in displaying values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence, you have come to the right place. We are looking for a candidate who takes P.R.I.D.E. in what the NDDOT stands for.At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant-at-work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!NDDOT Starting Salary: $7,262 / monthSummary of WorkAt the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As the Highway Materials Coordinator in our Dickinson District, you will be responsible for monitoring the quality of materials used in projects. Federal dollars are tied to the quality, testing and monitoring of the materials used in the State, County and City projects. This position oversees the use of materials in all projects to prevent the loss of federal funds.Supervise District Lab Operations:Ensure district staff is appropriately certified for materials sampling and testing. Conduct materials sampling and testing training for district staff. Monitor testing frequency on state and local projects through frequent conversations with field testing personnel, inspectors, and engineers along with project visits. Complete district IA sampling and testing according to NDDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM procedures. Acquire samples for Materials & Research when required. Coordinate sampling with assistant district engineer. Observe field testers sampling and testing. Interpret Specifications, Field Sampling and Testing Manual, and plans to answer materials sampling and testing questions. Purchase and maintain lab equipment. Coordinate with Materials and Research when necessary. Maintain district lab in a clean, neat, and professional manner. Update and review testing requirements in district's Share Point.Permitting:Administer custodian contracts for rest area and district office. Manage district Adopt a Highway program. Serve as a backup for issuing district permits such as approach, temporary water lines, and utilities. Perform site inspections as necessary. Discuss performance issues with permittees or vendors.Records:Review materials files for project finals. Review Materials Dop Box to make sure all tests are completed and entered for each project. Review other final documents as needed.Roadway Information Management Systems:District RIMS coordinator. Update project data such as culverts and signs upon project completion. Review Milestone for coring dates.Miscellaneous:Perform district coring per schedule in Milestone. Attend Research Advisory Committee meetings and provide input on research studies. Title VI specialist for the District. Document any issues with testing, sampling manual, and spec book and submit to Materials & Research for topics at Coordinator's Meetings. Attend Materials Coordinators and Construction Coordinators annual meetings.Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor's degree with a major in construction management, construction engineering, or civil engineering and three years of materials testing; or* Associates degree in civil engineering technology, six years of experience in materials and construction that included three years of materials testing; or* Ten years of work experience in materials and construction that included six years of materials testing and three years of work experience as a transportation project manager* Successful completion of the ND Dept of Transportation Bituminous Certification Program or equivalent.* ND Class D driver's licenseEmployment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and background check.About Team ND Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.Application ProceduresSubmit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.** Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. 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