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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Join Our Team as an Assurance Technician

• Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming Are you passionate about quality, safety, and making a real impact on transportation infrastructure?

We're looking for a dedicated Independent Assurance Technician to oversee Independent Assurance (IA) across a significant portion of Wyoming. In this pivotal role, you'll evaluate testing technicians, oversee materials sampling and testing, and provide hands-on training in the field. Your work will directly support the delivery of a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system across the state. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to shape the standards of transportation in Wyoming while working outdoors, traveling the state, collaborating with skilled professionals, and making sure every road and bridge is built to last. Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus
• See notes for eligibility Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck.

Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement

• Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and

MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact:

307-757-0537 ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level. Evaluates certified technicians performing acceptance testing, including WYDOT personnel, contractors, and consultants, in the performance of test procedures in each area of certification in which they are testing Independently communicates with field offices to monitor project schedules and progress, tracking construction activities to determine when work is occurring Travels weekly to job sites to evaluate technicians testing aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plant mix pavement, and other materials Conducts split sampling with technicians and observes on-site testing procedures to verify both contractor and WYDOT field test results Transports split samples to the Central Laboratory for testing and comparison of results to ensure the project sampling and testing is valid Observes field testing technicians performing materials tests at project sites and verifies practices are in compliance with testing procedures Provides assistance and training to field testing technicians on field testing procedures Serves as a member of the Materials Testing Manual committee and gives recommendations for changes to the manual Assists in providing instruction at materials testing training seminars in the Materials Laboratory and with the Wyoming Materials Tester Technician Certification Seminars Cleans, maintains, repairs, and calibrates testing equipment Makes recommendations for supplies needed/inventory, and equipment maintenance

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who have a Wyoming Materials Technician Certification in Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt Cement, Portland Cement, and/or an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Level 1 Certification.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of testing procedures Knowledge of testing equipment operation and maintenance Knowledge of specifications, policies, and procedures Knowledge of materials characteristics Knowledge of construction practices Knowledge of laboratory safety Knowledge and skills in the evaluation of materials and direction of work activities Skills in written and oral communication and computer use Ability to evaluate test results, give recommendations, and direct activities Ability to adjust to changing schedules, procedures, and policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Civil and Environmental Engineering)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a

Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Technician OR Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in a Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a

Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Technician Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to stand for long periods Ability to travel throughout the State of Wyoming to various construction projects Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

NOTES:

FLSA:

Non-exempt E-Verify:

WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify , including your rights and responsibilities. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace. Qualifying Reasons Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment Temporary employees accepting a full-time or part-time permanent position Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity

• recruitment must have been opened to the public One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.

Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date. Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12 month period. If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back. 045-Department of Transportation

• WYDOT
• Engineering & Planning
• Materials Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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URL:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the

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