Independent Assurance TTP, EPosting Begin Date: 2024/09/16Posting End Date: 2024/09/30Work Type: Full TimeLocation: Rigby, ID, United StatesMinimum Salary: 26.85Maximum Salary: 29.52Pay Rate Type: HourlyDescriptionApplications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work. This announcement will be used to fill a current Independent Assurance position (classification of Transportation Technician Principal, Engineering) in District 6, Rigby, Idaho. The purpose of this position is to prescribe policies, procedures, and guidelines to assure the quality of materials and construction in all Federal-aid highway projects on the National Highway System. The Independent Assurance (IA) Program provides an unbiased and independent evaluation of all sampling and testing procedures used in the acceptance program. The basis for the program is 23 CFR, Part 637. Additional information is provided in AASHTO R 44. The successful applicant for this IA Inspector position will have experience in all phases of testing and inspection. Examples of Duties:
Perform Independent Assurance evaluations according to the IA Program.
Verify acceptance sampling and testing is being conducted randomly in accordance with contract specifications.
Confirm that project testing laboratories have a current certificate of qualification issued per the ITD Laboratory Qualification Program.
Confirm Samplers and Testers are WAQTC qualified and the samplers and testers are including their qualification number on test forms.
Evaluate Department samplers and testers for various field test methods and required qualifications not covered under WAQTC.
Conduct intermediate and final records reviews.
Perform the District audit of Materials Summary Report (MSR) and draft the project Final Materials Certification Letter for the District Materials Engineer's review and the District Engineer's signature to comply with the Department's project closeout metric.
Administer Idaho Individual Qualification tests, as well as assist in WAQTC tester training as time permits.
Serve as the District Radiation Safety Officer (DRSO) according to the ITD Radiation Program.
Assist project personnel with interpretation of specification and testing requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Good knowledge of: contract preparation, or administration, or compliance.
Experience: reviewing work and training others in methods and procedures of specialty area.
Valid driver's license
Additional Qualifications:
Experience in all phases of construction materials testing and inspection.
Note: This position requires a driver's record check before a final job offer is made.
Benefits:The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.EEO/ADA/Veteran:The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[emailprotected].Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.