PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE MIXTURES CONTROL SUPERVISOR - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V)

at Department of Transportation in Effingham, Illinois, United States Job Description Essential Functions Ensures that all Portland Cement Concrete ( PCC ), cement stabilized aggregates, and related mixtures comply with department specifications and special provisions. Ensures the proper design, proportioning, sampling, testing, and reporting of PCC mixtures used on construction projects. Calibrates all PCC plants and testing labs in the district annually and review their productions for consistency of quality and for proper functioning in general. Ensures the proper training of all Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT ) personnel, producers, suppliers, consultants, contractors, local officials, and all others involved in the production and use of PCC materials. Reviews all PCC reports received by the district including reports from counties, cities, and road districts on Motor Fuel Tax financed construction and approves reports in the Construction and Materials Management System ( CMMS ). Reviews and approves contractor quality control plans and ensures quality control compliance in the field. Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel. Instructs new hires on how to properly test concrete, log data and maintain equipment. Performs all 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 Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS six years of engineering experience OR eight years of engineering experience. Current certification in Aggregate Technician (3-day plus 2-day) or 5-day. Current certification in Portland Cement Concrete ( PCC ) Level I, II and III . Preferred Qualifications Supervisory experience. Extensive knowledge of materials and mixture designs. Knowledge of design and construction practices related to highway and bridge construction. Working knowledge of materials testing and laboratory testing equipment. Ability to work well under pressure to quickly assess production/placement problems and immediately identify appropriate resolution. Ability to supervise, train and motivate subordinate personnel. Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with the Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT ) Quality Management Training Program. Conditions of Employment   Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires extensive districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays. Requires occasional overtime and some nighttime work. Requires successful completion of a background 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. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account