Montana Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Materials Lab Specialist
Helena, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Materials Laboratory Specialist within the Materials Bureau’s Inspection Operations Section. This position is responsible for statewide laboratory inspections, maintaining accreditation, managing quality systems, and delivering training programs.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for statewide laboratory inspections and laboratory compliance oversight
Maintaining MDT’s central laboratory federally mandated AASHTO-Resource (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and CCRL (Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory) accreditation
Managing the central laboratory QMS (quality management system)
Managing the statewide Independent Assurance Program
Managing Materials e-learning/testing system
Assisting in delivery of the WAQTC (Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction) training and certification program
Providing WAQTC training courses, remotely and in person, and administering and proctoring written and performance evaluation of internal and external applicants
Assisting in developing testing methods, standards, procedures, and technologies in conjunction with AASHTO, WAQTC, and other regional and national authorities
Performing a variety of other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in highway construction related field, engineering, physical science, or computer science, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in materials testing or laboratory oversite
Possess all required WAQTC certifications within 6 months of hiring
Demonstrate proficiency in training through 80% positive feedback received as part of WAQTC program delivery within the first year
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of materials inspection, sampling, testing, and analysis techniques
Knowledge of properties and characteristics of a variety of materials, new and established sampling and laboratory testing protocols and procedures
Knowledge of state, federal, AASHTO, FHWA, ASTM, and WAQTC testing standards, methods and techniques of highway construction
Knowledge of various site-specific characteristics and their potential effects on construction projects
Skill in operating a variety of sampling and testing equipment
Ability to facilitate trainings that communicate technical information to varied audiences
Ability to develop and deliver technical training programs related to materials sampling and testing and laboratory protocols
Ability to maintain and deploy e-learning curricula in support of the overall materials training program
Ability to effectively provide training both in-person and remotely to external candidates
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on the first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Company
Montana Department of Transportation
Mission MDT’s mission is to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation infrastructure to move Montana forward.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase