Soils Quality Control (Engineer II)

Summary

Road Services Division, Engineering Section is recruiting for a Soils Quality Control Engineer II. The Soils Quality Control Engineer II will be working under the supervision of the Materials Engineer IV within a quality control/assurance team. The primary responsibility is to ensure the quality of material during construction and maintain related documentation and materials testing records for various road, drainage, and bridge projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services team and make a difference in our community. If you have a passion for ensuring project integrity and enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "True North" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Job Duties

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

* Review and interpret engineering plans and specifications for roads, bridges, and structures.* Perform nuclear density testing on soils, aggregates, and HMA.* Perform Proctor test for producing maximum density curves.* Collect and test construction material samples such as soil, aggregate, HMA, and concrete, and write daily field and lab test reports.* Perform annual AMRL/CCRL proficiency testing procedures and aid in maintaining the laboratory's AASHTO accreditation.* Attend coordination meetings to ensure proper materials and procedures are followed.* Track construction material quantities and maintain project files.* Work in Microsoft Word and Excel.* Other related material testing duties, as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We are looking for candidates who:

* Have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and 3 years of engineering experience, or a total of 8 years of work experience in lab and field testing of construction material.* Have knowledge and experience in sampling and testing of materials in accordance with ACI, WSDOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards and test methods.* Ability to prepare concise and accurate lab and field-testing reports.* Good knowledge working with Microsoft Word and Excel.* Demonstrate ability to work under tight deadlines with unpredictable or long hours.* Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism.* Demonstrate punctuality and dependability in daily attendance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and three years of engineering experience* Solid understanding of construction material testing and acceptance procedures.* Possess a current Nuclear Gage Operation License.* Possess current ACI Concrete Testing Certifications (Field, Aggregate & Strength).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* A valid Washington State Driver's License.* Must be able to perform work in the Lab and field, and successfully pass a pre-employment physical.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

* Must be able to safely negotiate and traverse steep slopes and perform work in the field at a variety of construction sites under a variety of weather conditions and may require walking on uneven, rocky or rough ground.* Ability to work around heavy equipment and other potentially dangerous activities associated with construction sites.* Work performed in the field for extended periods of time may be performed under unfavorable weather conditions.* This job would require the ability to lift up to 25lbs., working in traffic environment during hours of daylight and darkness.* When required, must be able to work flexible hours including extended construction work hours, and working nights and/or weekends including attending evening meetings and working nights and/or weekends.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

If you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to participate in an interview the week of July 15, 2024.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, King County Personnel Guidelines, or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 6.00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay with prior supervisor approval.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:

This position has been designated (Non-Mission Critical)

Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

This position is represented by PROTEC17

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:

The work associated with this position will be performed mainly in the field and the laboratory, with occasional teleworking days. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office and field work.

Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access responsive during scheduled work hours.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Marwan Alyaysi or Cassandra Montgomery

Human Resources Analysts

[email protected]

[email protected]

To learn more about the Road Services Division or Permitting or Director's Office, please visit our websites at:

Road Services Division:

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/transit-transportation-roads/roads-and-bridges/road- services

Permitting:

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/permits

Director's Office:

https://kingcountylocalblog.com/category/directors-office/

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

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