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• Job Posting closes: May 23, 2023

Kansas Department of Transportation

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Kansas Department of Transportation

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: KDOT, Topeka, Bureau of Construction & Materials

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $80,828.80 - $82,867.20

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment, comprehensive coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical, prescription drug coverage, vison, and dental plan
• Availability of tax advantage accounts such as the Health Savings Account (available to employees who enroll in qualifying High Deductible Health Plan), Health Reimbursement Account (available to employees enrolled in qualifying plan), and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Additional voluntary benefits include hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid on-the-job training programs
• Employer paid basic group life insurance
• Additional optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost
• Paid Sick & Vacation leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury duty leave, funeral leave, and employee assistance program
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Engineer of Physical Tests (PCE I) position is located in Topeka KS within the Bureau of Construction and Materials with the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

The Engineer of Physical Test (PCE I) directs the Physical Test Section and has the ultimate responsibility for the Section’s operation. This position must analyze and interpret test results to develop and ensure compliance with material specifications used by the entire department. Overall understanding of laboratory management and function are essential to the position and a clear understanding of materials science and how it relates to construction materials. This position makes recommendations of follow-up tests, compare the results with the applicable specifications, makes decisions to whether the material complies or whether the material should be rejected.

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Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering school and a Professional Engineers License recognized by the State of Kansas

Licensing & Certificate

Valid Driver’s License

Professional Engineers License recognized by the State of Kansas

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a professional setting working with construction and/or materials. Minimum of 1 year of experience performing tests or direct oversight of testing. At least 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing technicians. Experience with math and statistics for analyzing data.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in testing materials and 5 years of supervisory experience. Preference will be given to those who have been in the Heavy Civil construction field and have experience testing construction materials. Extensive laboratory experience is preferred.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/default.aspx.
  If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Luci Zieman

Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov

Phone: (785) 289-6749

Required documents for this application to be complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.
  • Transcripts
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Inside your Job Application upload these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
  • Cover Letter

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• Complete or review your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of the job posting to the appropriate location.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the preferred email listed on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers - My Job Notifications page

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

• Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.