Operations Research Analysis Supervisor jobs in Georgia

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, provides advanced level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to lower level.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Under general supervision, this position is responsible for:

·       Directing the operations of the assigned Testing Management Unit of the Office of Materials and Testing consisting of Field Testing and Branch Laboratory operations.

·       Assist Technical Services personnel for concrete, asphalt, graded aggregate and soil construction.

·       Direct the processing and testing of all samples for the Testing Unit.  

·       Administer the RTT Roadway Testing Technician, QCT Level 1 Asphaltic Concrete Contractor Certification, Laboratory Soil Technician and Laboratory Aggregate Technician certification programs which includes training, observing testing procedures and certifying personnel.

·       Evaluate the effectiveness of the Contractor's Asphaltic Mix Certification program in assigned District. Represent the Office of Materials and Testing with contractors concerning materials problems on construction projects.

·       Prepare and recommend annual budget covering requests for equipment, supplies, vehicles, and building maintenance for the district unit. Provide guidance and counseling to subordinates as needed or requested and administer the personnel function for assigned employees.

·       Maintains the Testing Management Unit’s AASHTO Resource Accreditation program as outlined in AASHTO R18

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:   

·       Bachelor's degree in a related field AND One year of job related experience OR

·       Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR

·       One year of experience at position equivalent.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION:  

·     Three years of experience in construction materials testing. 

·        Experience interpreting and/or understanding Georgia Standard Specifications, The STI (Sampling, Testing and Inspection) section, GSPs’, GDTs’, AASHTO and ASTM test procedures.

·     Experienced supervising, assisting, and training employees.

·     Knowledge of computers, computer applications and/or other technology to analyze and communicate laboratory testing information.

·     Experience communicating and interacting with co-workers and external customers in a professional manner.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·       A four-year college degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology OR a minimum of 3 years of experience sampling and testing roadway construction materials (Asphalt Plants, Roadway and Laboratory).

·       Experience to quickly locate and recognize pertinent information while managing subordinates and/or conducting tests and evaluations (GDT and AASHTO test Methods).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall e Performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUCEMENT OPEN ONLY TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER