Construction Materials Tester (EPST I) - Denver
Construction Materials Tester (EPST I) - Denver
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$ 62616 - 68868
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Job Description
Department Information
- This position is only open to Colorado state residents.New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans lives Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and providesfreedom connection and experience through travel. Please visit ourcareers pageto learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live work and play now and for the future! Also check out our excellentbenefitspackage!
CDOT for AllCDOTs strength is our people and our commitment to our people is to shape support and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education disability socio-economic status or any other identity has the opportunity to thrive.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
- A high school diploma or GED;
- four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following: assisting in the design of construction plans monitoring construction projects by conducting materials testing project inspection and documentation.
- Completion of engineering civil engineering technology construction management or other relevant coursework may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. See Resume statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts:If you are using education to qualify a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school completed credit hours and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment- Must have a current valid Colorado Drivers License
- Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace criminal records check public court records check educational records and driving records checks.
- Material Tester Certifications will be required to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintained for this position: ACI Field Level 1 ACI Strength Testing and Technician WAQTC.
Theexceptional applicantwillpossess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:- Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
- Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
- Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
- Effective project management workscheduling and organizationalskills;
- Strong oraland written communication skills;
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Strong positive and can-do attitude;
- Strong commitment to safety;
- Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks;
- Experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
- Strong customer service skills;
- Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
- Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
- Excellent reasoning analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability;
- Traffic control coursework is a plus;
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel) Google applications and Gmail SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
- Material Tester Certifications: LABCAT level E Aggregates ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician WAQTC
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:- A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)
- A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
- If you are using education to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name the name of the school all coursework and degree(s) conferred or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
- A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
- A detailed chronological resume with your previous relevant work history.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up youremailto accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that youremailwill accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filteredemail.Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorados website.
The Hiring Process:- All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
- Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
- Part or all of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
- Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
- A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicants authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with Info Cubic.Info Cubic a consumer reporting agency will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic a Division of Orange Tree including its privacy policy may be found online atand. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane Minneapolis MN 55439.The report may contain information bearing on the applicants character general reputation personal characteristics and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includessocial security number trace criminal records check public court records checks educational records and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
Equity Diversity and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability race creed color sex sexual orientation religion age national origin ancestry political affiliation veterans status marital status gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.
ADAAAAccommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to or call .
Former State EmployeesFormer employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on his/her application.
MKV (PCR# 61880 POS# 5-4802)
Employment Type
Full-Time
