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We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews. NEW HIGHER SALARY : $46,817 - $81,930 The Challenge We are hiring an experienced Geomaterials Specialist to join our Materials & Testing team.

In this role, you will work on projects across North Carolina and :

• Serve as one of our Materials and Tests Unit’s 7 Geomaterials Field Specialists (GFS).
• Help our Geomaterials Field Supervisor with the logistics of scheduling and presenting Materials and Testing training classes.
• Perform internal audits and standardized testing equipment inventories.
• Provide specialized training to state staff and contractors to enhance development, efficiency, and consistency in geomaterials testing for highway construction.
• Ensure authorized users meet rules and regulations in the Radioactive Materials Licensure program, that includes controlling use and transportation of portable nuclear density gauges.
• Investigate materials-related unsatisfactory test results and disputed assessments.
• Help respond to project audits by the NC Office of the State Auditor.
• Assist with research to evaluate new products and methods.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated ability to convey technical instruction concepts and instruction techniques to training staff, including analyzing staff competencies in using these techniques with students.
• Demonstrated ability analyzing findings and using sound judgment when recommending corrective actions based on materials investigations, technician assessments, and project audits.
• Demonstrated ability assessing proficiency of technicians to ensure compliance with testing and inspection methods in classroom and field inspection environments.
• Excellent communications skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in the areas of inspection, sampling, testing, and certification.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and using databases.
• Ability to safely navigate hazardous work situations at highway construction projects and material / product stockpiles while following in-house safety procedures.

Bonus Points! We are very interested in candidates with :

• HiCams database experience.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related discipline, and
• 6 years progressive technician experience; or
• High School / GED Diploma, and
• 8 years progressive technician experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Questions? Call me : Linda Jones at 919-329-4000. Connect me to NCDOT Careers : Show me more NCDOT jobs : Curious?

Last updated : 2024-06-12