Engineering Technician Series

State of Kansas
US - Kansas - Auburn
December 18, 2024

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting closes:December 29, 2024

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

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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
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Holton, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego

Compensation:

Base Annual Salary: $41,267. 20
Base Hourly Pay: $19. 84

Employment Benefits:

Work-Life Balance Programs:
- Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
- Employee Assistance Program
  - For help managing daily life at no cost to you
- Infant at Work Program
- Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
First-Day Coverage:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vison Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
Life Insurance:
- Employer paid basic group life
- Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
Retirement:
- KPERS and Deferred Compensation
Other Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid on-the-job training programs.
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:Position Summary:

This Engineering Technician Series position is the entry level for the Engineering Technician class series. This position is located in Topeka, at the Materials and Research Center (KDOT Central Lab), and is within the Bureau of Research. This Engineering Technician Associate position gathers and processes information needed for research projects and performs physical tasks required to be done for research projects.

NOTE: The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.

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

Works as a part of a field crew evaluating experimental bridge deck features such as overlays, seals, special concrete, repairs, construction methods, etc.
Works in the field on pavement research projects as well as on other long- and short-term research projects so that experimental features can be evaluated.
Works as part of a lab crew assisting in making concrete mixes, concrete research testing, and other specimen making as well as laboratory research or testing work including, but not limited to, data assembly and reduction, data entry and drafting.
Maintains and cleans field equipment and the laboratory work area as well as helps with loading and unloading field equipment and samples.
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include pavement management surveys, asphalt or other specialized surveys.
Drives special test vehicles or operates other test equipment for road and bridge condition surveys to obtain roughness readings of the surface.
Receives technology transfer through schools, presentations, computer-aided-learning, and written reports and instructions.

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Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
Must complete the requirements of the Engineering Technician Progression training for this position within one year of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED. Passing Grade in HS Algebra.

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 kdor. ks. gov/apps/taxclearance/Default. aspx .
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at *** or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks. gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Tulsa Wade
Email: KDOT. HQ. JobApps@ks. gov
Phone: ***

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