SATELLITE LAB SUPERVISOR/SUPERVISING PRECAST PRODUCTS INSPECTOR - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

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Position Overview

The position is accountable for performing field inspections of precast concrete products, reinforced concrete pipe and other related concrete products incorporated into state and other governmental transportation facilities in the district. In addition, this position directs and manages the activities of the Physical Tests Unit for the Champaign Materials office and will be responsible for the inspection and sampling and/or testing miscellaneous materials produced or supplied in district 5. In addition, this position supervises the operations of the Champaign Satellite Laboratory. The lab performs quality assurance testing on Portland cement concrete (PCC) and hot-mix asphalt (HMA). This position also works with district Construction and local agencies in the inspection and acceptance of materials installed in construction contracts for the district.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, performs field inspection, and samples materials at producer plants and construction sites to assure compliance with contract specifications.
• Supervises laboratory testing of aggregate, Portland cement concrete and hot-mix asphalt to determine acceptability.
• Ensures communication and coordinates contacts between the Champaign remote lab, district construction, local agencies, material producers/suppliers and the district materials headquarters.
• Ensures prompt reporting and documentation of all materials inspected to eliminate construction delays.
• Ensures that materials used in highway projects comply with applicable specifications. Identifies non-compliant materials and reports them to district materials headquarters and appropriate construction personnel.
• Trains, motivates, evaluates, and equips assigned personnel.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work related experience in concrete, specifically related to precast items.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of IDOT QC/QA Certification in the following: 3-Day or 5-Day Aggregate Technician Course, PCC Level I, HMA Level I and Concrete Field-Testing Technician within twelve months of hire date.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs. and traverse a variety of terrain.
• Outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, active construction sites and roads open to traffic.
• Districtwide travel with occasional overnight stays and overtime.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.