SUPVR,MATERIALS SANDARDS COMPL at State of careers Rhode Island

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

90773.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Materials Testing, Quality Control, Supervision, Technical Specifications, Highway Construction, Highway Maintenance, Laboratory Activities, Plan Review, Contract Interpretation, Materials Research, Equipment Operation, Staff Supervision, Materials Inspection, Workmanship Inspection

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Transportation Division Engineering/Planning Salary $80,170.00 - $90,773.00 Job Profile JC-02771300-65 - Supervisor of Materials Standards and Compliance (IFPTE Local 400 DOT) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday thru Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Opening Date March 28, 2026 Closing Date April 6, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR102202 SUPVR,MATERIALS SANDARDS COMPL (Open) Pay Grade C00031 A Classification Supervisor of Materials Standards and Compliance Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform extremely complex technical and supervisory civil engineering work in the area of materials for public works and highway construction and maintenance or in the Materials Section Control Testing Laboratory; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative in the completion of work assignments; work is reviewed in process and upon completion. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of professionals, technicians and other personnel assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To perform extremely complex technical and supervisory civil engineering work in the area of materials quality control for public works and highway construction and maintenance or in the Materials Section Control Testing Laboratory. To supervise a staff of professionals, technicians and/or inspectors engaged in materials quality control on construction and maintenance projects or in the central testing laboratory within the department. To inspect materials going to highway construction and maintenance projects. To be responsible for the inspection of the workmanship and practices of contractors and/or state personnel in highway construction and maintenance projects or laboratory activities. To assist a superior in the review of plans, specifications and/or designs submitted by contractors, architects or engineers. To interpret provisions of contracts, plans, specifications and/or designs as they relate to materials and their conformance. To ensure that work schedules are maintained and to prioritize work accordingly. To be responsible for the planning, supervision and review of the materials testing activities and to review materials testing analyses for compliance. To assist in the preparation of materials specifications as required. To be responsible for the review of work by subordinate staff stationed at materials plants, construction projects or in the department’s testing laboratory. To assist in materials research. To supervise the operation of the coring and skid testing equipment as assigned. As assigned, to be responsible for maintaining equipment inventory, ordering supplies, etc. for the materials testing laboratory. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the basic principles and practices of civil engineering; a thorough knowledge of the kinds of basic materials, elements or products; a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles of the system of measurements; a thorough knowledge of the equipment, instruments, techniques and procedures relative to materials testing and quality control; the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and civil engineering plans, contracts, maps and drawings; the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports; the ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of professionals, technicians and other personnel assigned to assist in materials testing or highway construction or maintenance; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Highway Engineering Technology; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible supervisory capacity responsible for materials quality control and inspection. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing extremely complex technical and supervisory civil engineering work focused on materials quality control for public works and highway construction, often within the Materials Section Control Testing Laboratory. The supervisor will plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of professionals, technicians, and inspectors engaged in materials quality control and testing activities.