Materials Lab Supervisor
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Job Location:
Missoula, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Required Education and Experience:
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of technical training or course work at college or technical institution.
This position requires a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in construction lab testing or highway construction including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
Certifications licensure or other credentials include: n/a
Alternative Qualifications: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This position requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of materials standards; inspection sampling testing and analysis techniques physical sciences; properties and characteristics of a variety of materials; project development management and budgeting methods; new and established sampling and laboratory testing protocols and procedures; state federal AASHTO FHWA and ASTM testing standards procedures and project specifications; methods and techniques of highway construction; extensive knowledge of various site-specific characteristics and their potential effects on construction projects (e.g. soils temperature weather conditions gradations segregation stability flows additives absorption rates etc.); operations of various hot plants (e.g. drum dryers batch plants etc.); safety practices and procedures; and contract law and claims management.
Other Information
Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201 State Vehicle Use and MDT Policy #6.03.001 State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at 406.444.6054.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting an Area Lab Supervisor for the Missoula Lab. The Area Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for managing materials operations and activities throughout the phases of highway construction projects. The position serves as the Areas authority in materials standards sampling testing and application and is expected to coordinate with the District Materials Supervisor and Materials Bureau to ensure consistency and compliance of independent judgments and decisions in the field. Duties include managing major materials projects including project budgets timelines resource allocations and procedures; administering the Area Materials Laboratory to ensure effective operations compliance with standards and regulations and the accuracy and integrity of sampling testing and results analysis; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent reports to the District Materials Supervisor and directly or indirectly supervises 2-4 FTE based on division office.
For a full job description please contact HR Generalist Shannon Carter or
Required Application Materials:
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
A cover letter detailing your experience.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant.
If you need accommodation with the application process please contact the HR representative listed above.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
