Hwy Quality Assurance Manager
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$23.629

Classification Salary Range:
$23.63 - $35.45

Job Posting:
JR2024-00004959 Hwy Quality Assurance Manager (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-26-2024

Job Description:
The Highway Quality Assurance Manager for The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an essential role in the Materials and Research Division Aggregate Lab. The lab is responsible for quality assurance testing and approval of all our aggregate materials used in highway and bridge construction and maintenance activities.

We reward our employee's hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay range is $23.629 - $35.449 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Job Duties:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the aggregate lab including performing complex testing on aggregate used in asphalt, concrete, structures, and as fill material.
• Lead and train new NDOT/Consultant field technicians, and answer questions regarding sampling and testing procedures.
• Review/input lab report results into AASHTOWare Project for reporting to field staff.
• Coordinate all testing and equipment in the aggregate lab including NDOTs federal lab accreditation.
• Review and approval of project finals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:High school education plus ten years experience related to agency function; or Bachelor's degree in geology or related field plus five years experience related to agency function; or Bachelor's degree in engineering plus four years experience related to agency function. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Nebraska is desirable and may substitute for two years experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum qualification plus experience using AASHTOWare Project, OnBase, Google Earth, and Microsoft Office.

Other:
Valid driver's license, overnight travel may be required on occasion.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Ability to navigate and find critical information and specifications in project contracts as it pertains to aggregate testing. Basic knowledge of the Nebraska DOT standard specifications book, Materials Sampling Guide, and NDOT sampling checklists.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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