Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: May 28, 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
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Topeka, Bureau of Construction and Materials

Compensation:

• Base Annual Salary: $37,440.00
• Base Hourly Pay: $18.00

Employment Benefits:

• Educational Assistance Program
• On-the-job training programs
  • The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSAs) Training Provider Registry (TPR) improves highway safety by ensuring that entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) complete training as required by the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations before testing for certain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and CDL endorsements. KDOT is a registered training provider and provides paid on the job training for entry level drivers.
• Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
• Group health, dental, vision.
• Family Oriented Work Environment
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Engineering Technician position is located in Topeka, KS and is within the Bureau of Construction and Materials. The main purpose of this position is to perform tests and procedures on all samples of asphalt, and related materials according to standard procedures.

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

• Tests and evaluates samples submitted to the subsection on Performance Graded Asphalt Binders, Cutback Asphalts, Emulsified Asphalts, Asphalt Rejuvenating Agents, and other related materials.
• Assist in testing samples of Hot Joint Sealing Compounds, Asphalt Cores, and Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP). Consults with the subsection supervisor, to determine that the appropriate testing is performed on each sample according to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), or the Kansas Department of Transportation methods.
• Maintains first-hand knowledge of the status of each sample as it progresses through the subsection. In case a material exhibits borderline properties, and after verification of the borderline property, in conjunction with the supervisor, evaluates and decides if further testing needs to be done on materials to adequately evaluate them for their intended purpose.
• Helps train others in the section and for the Engineering Technician progression program in the subsection.
• Assists in scheduling the workload of the subsection and supervising the subsection in the absence of the supervisor.
• Stays abreast with current computer software changes. Uses general computer skills necessary related to documentation, reports and/or CMS data entry, online training, registrations and other applications.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

• This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• 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: Shawn Keeling
• Email: kdothqjobs@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-8206

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts (for education to be considered)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

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 determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

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.