Engineering Technician Supervisor II (DOT/GO/THOPS #18957)

$31.21-$49.93 Hourly

$64,915 - $103,864 Annually

This position is a Pay Band EE

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

The Materials Testing Laboratory provides field exploration, sampling, and technical support regarding the design, use, application, evaluation and research associated with construction materials and maintains the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) national accreditation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) RE:SOURCE and ASTM International (ASTM) Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) Inspection Programs.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for supervising the State Materials Laboratory¿s Entry and Sample Preparation Unit and activities related to construction materials testing and acceptance including but not limited to maintaining compliance with annual AASHTO RE:SOURCE and ASTM CCRL accreditation requirements.

How does it get done?

This position will directly supervise work of at least two (2) full time equivalent employees; act upon leave requests; conduct annual performance evaluations; interview and select job applicants, and train personnel.

This position will receive, prepare, log, and monitor the status and progress of all samples and materials submitted to the State Materials Laboratory for testing. The position will perform complex laboratory tests and participate in inspections that are large in scope and/or complexity; ensure quality of laboratory test results by reviewing, auditing, and certifying test results; complete lab reports for documentation; and inspect District Laboratories and Private Testing Laboratories.

This position will maintain and calibrate equipment; keep current all certification required to perform sampling and testing within the Lab Unit; revise testing and operating procedures as required for compliance with the NMDOT's Technician Training and Certification Programs (TTCP), AASHTO RE:SOURCE and ASTM CCRL accreditation.

Incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by management which are reasonably within this scope of this position.

Who are the customers?

State Materials Bureau, Districts, Private Testing Laboratories and other external customers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience/education in the following areas:

*Be familiar with the AASHTO RE:SOURCE and ASTM CCRL accreditation programs, NMDOT Independent Assurance Program;

*Have good knowledge of construction materials sampling and testing, and laboratory and equipment inspection and certification procedures;

*Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel; Posses good professional writing and communication skills;

*Hold current TTCP Aggregate and Soils Certifications.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience, six (6) months of which must be supervisory or senior level experience managing projects or assignments.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 4 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 2 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain or pass and receive Defensive Driving Certification as a condition of continued employment. Employment requires successful completion of a preemployment physical and is conditional pending results.

Business reference check and driver's license verification are required and employment is conditional pending results. Requires Technician Training Certification Program (TTCP) certification in Aggregate and Soils Testing within one year of hire. May require Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Concrete Field and Lab Testing.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory setting with exposure to dust, loud noises, and confined spaces and standing for long periods of time; Work is performed in office/field in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain, and snow. May include exposure to: ' Sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to ' Moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; ' Highway speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; ' Falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; ' Heavy lifting; sitting/standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also include being performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change or geographical assignments; interaction with the public, local, county schools and city officials by phone and in person. Possibility of geographic location change. Frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays to include weekends, holidays, and overtime are required.

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Agency Contact Information: Sean Brady (505) 257-8673. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.