DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 
15001 S. SR69
Mayer,  AZ 86333

Salary: $64,804 - $74,804 

Anticipated Salary:  $69,804.59

Grade: 22

Closing Date:  July 7, 2025

Under general supervision of the Prescott Regional Materials Engineer, this position manages the Cordes Junction Materials Laboratory and supervises two laboratory technicians performing materials acceptance testing for highway construction projects with ADOT's Northwest District.
The position provides materials engineering related technical analysis, product approval, and coordinates with construction units within the district and the Prescott Regional Laboratory to disseminate test results, and serves as a technical staff expert and consultative resource for ADOT Construction, Materials, and industry personnel.  The position provides leadership, supervision, training, and coaching to the lab staff including evaluation and discipline, and ensures a safe work environment in which all necessary personal protective equipment is utilized and all laboratory safety features and equipment are routinely inspected and functioning properly.  The position assists the Regional Materials Engineer in region-wide implementation of new test procedures, training, and general improvements in quality and efficiency.  The position tracks the utilization of vehicles, equipment, and expendables and other supplies, and costs associated with such to establish and operate the Cordes Junction Materials Lab within a budget, and actively seeks ways to modify protocol to improve safety, efficiency, and reduce costs.  Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Provides leadership, supervision, training, and coaching to laboratory staff to meet Department objectives including hiring, appraising, promoting, and
disciplining lab technicians and consultants, and managing equipment, expendable inventories, vehicles, other fixed assets, and all operations performed
by the lab in transporting, receiving, preparing, and testing materials, proficiency and round-robin samples, and recording, analyzing, and reporting test
results.

Leads by example and maintains competency by performing testing of highway construction materials in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and Arizona test methods and procedures, and verification and calibration of testing equipment, all alongside the other technicians in the lab.

Gathers and supplies data for input in order to perform precise calculations to determine materials test results, associated pay factors, and statistical
outliers. Approves or disapproves of work including reviewing calculations for accuracy and determining the acceptability of the material for respective
projects. Notifies project personnel and Regional Materials Engineer of the results.

Acts as a technical staff expert in providing materials testing related expertise to the Prescott Regional Materials Engineer and Northwest District.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates technically difficult materials-related data and information to provide guidance to project level personnel on materials
issues to ensure proper implementation of procedures and project specifications.

Communicates with the Prescott Regional Materials Lab to discuss correlation results and resolve non-correlating test results. This includes verifying
correct technician procedures and calculations, calibrated, standardized, and properly function equipment, and directing technicians to either re-run
tests or prepare new split samples.

Organizes and conducts staff meetings. Represents ADOT Materials Group at partnering workshops, pre-construction conferences, issues resolution
meetings, task forces, and project reviews in order to provide technical assistance on materials-related issues. Attends seminars, workshops, meetings,
and conferences as both a participant and representative of ADOT. Pursues self-improvement training to further leadership abilities and 
maintain/enhance technical competencies.

Communicates with ADOT staff, consultants, contractors, and other agencies to both acquire and provide needed project information. Participates in
problem solving and decision making relative to materials-related issues for both external and internal customers including construction projects, other
labs, and other Regional Materials Engineers as needed.

May operate a state vehicle in the course of performing state business. Other duties as assigned related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE

• Engineering-related mechanical and chemical properties of soils and highway construction materials, and associated computations.
• Methods and techniques used in highway construction and materials testing laboratory procedures including those under the jurisdiction of AASHTO, ASTM, and ADOT.
• ADOT Standards, the ADOT Materials Quality Assurance Program, Sampling Guide, Practice and Procedure Guidance, ADOT FAST, Soil and Aggregate, and Concrete Cylinder Report (CCR) materials databases.
• Federal and State regulations involving construction procedures and the environment.
• Lab safety protocol.

SKILLS

• Skill in researching, reading, and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents such as standard drawings, design documents, specifications, printouts of test data, materials research report and technical bulletins to effectively interpret acceptability of test results.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to accurately convey ideas.
• Time management, task prioritization, and interpersonal relations to facilitated the lab's fulfillment of ADOT's objectives.

ABILITY

• Plan and prioritize work assignments within the laboratory to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of the Department within established timeframes.
• Lead by example and gain the trust of technicians in the laboratory to establish and maintain a productive work environment.
• Obtain state-of-the-art information from manuals, research papers, or other technical publications regarding complex materials testing-related issues and discuss with experts in order to solve problems.
• Exercise considerable engineering-based judgement when dealing with non-routine situations.
• Operate a computer and use specialized software to analyze test results.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Bachelors of Science Degree in a highway construction related field and two years of supervisory experience in an AASHTO Accredited Lab, or

5 years of supervisor experience in an accredited lab or

Completion of the ADOT EIT Program or having passed the Field Engineer Exam, and two ears of progressive materials testing experience in an accredited lab or

Eight years of progressive laboratory experience equivalent to a TCT4 Lead lab Technician.

Valid Driver's License
Arizona Technical Testing Institute - Field
Arizona Technical Testing Institute - Soils & Aggregate
Arizona Technical Testing Institute - Asphalt
American Concrete Institute - Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1
American Concrete Institute - Concrete Strength Testing Technician

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.