Job Description Up to 3 vacancies will be filled with this posting. Participate in and oversee the following: Construction and quality control inspection activities designed to ensure that highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities are constructed to the plans and specifications contained in contractual construction agreements. Review and document project records for adherence to standards. Perform engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance. Ensure right of way permit activities are performed and are completed consistently within standards and specifications. Design technical and/or automated drafting activities in such specialized areas as engineering, electrical, right-of-way, cartography, or architecture for the purpose of laying out and preparing drawings of new or existing facilities, roadways, bridges, property, and maps. Traffic technical activities designed to enhance highway safety and user efficiency through the collection, analysis, and application of traffic and highway safety data and principles to specific traffic control, signing, signaling, and marking situations. Perform surveying technical work of a variety of surveying activities that provide assistance in the surveying of roads, building sites, bridges, environmental sites, and determination of land boundaries under the guidance of a professional surveyor. Position Description The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a diverse, innovative agency of approximately 2,800 employees serving Michigan citizens in offices throughout the state. Using cutting-edge technology and multi-disciplinary partnerships, MDOT oversees the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance for over 9,600 miles of I, US and M routes that are the backbone of the state's economy. From aviation, intercity passenger services, rail freight and local public transit services, MDOT is involved in all modes of transportation. Through numerous employee engagement programs and mentoring opportunities, employees are provided opportunities to thrive in their careers and in doing so, improve the lives of Michigan residents and visitors. Based on operational needs, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. The health and safety of our employees is top priority for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). To learn more about how MDOT employees are achieving the Department's mission while abiding by COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit these sites *_MDOT websiteand Worker Personal Protective Products and Precautions. _ MDOT-Jobs Required Education and Experience _Education_ Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science. _Experience_ *Transportation Technician 8 No specific type or amount is required. Transportation Technician 9 One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8. Transportation Technician E10 Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9. Alternate Education and Experience Transportation Technician 8 - 12 Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level. OR Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the associate's degree. OR Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree. OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and one year of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree. OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and three years experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for the associate's degree. OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and completion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's degree. Additional Requirements and Information Possession of a valid driver's license is required. If applicable, please submit a copy of your official college transcripts with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Failure to attach a copy of your official college transcripts may result in you being screened out of the process. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. Failure to attach a copy of your foreign degree evaluation may result in you being screened out of the process. Some positions may require current certification in Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. Any positions performing sampling and testing of highway materials for federal-aid projects on the National Highway System (NHS), subsequent to June 29, 2000, must be performed by qualified technicians, certified in the requisite Bituminous (Hot Mix), Concrete, Density Testing or Aggregate Gradation per a Civil Technician qualification program to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Procedures for Construction 23 CFR 637, dated June 29, 1995. Some positions are assigned job duties that may require possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle. Some positions are assigned job duties that may require Industry certifications in density, aggregate, concrete, and bituminous. View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/TransportationTechnician_348543_7.pdf All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. If you have questions related to this posting please contact Kelsea Cole at colek10@michigan.gov. Salary: $17.26 - $28.23 Hourly Location: Davison, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Department: Transportation Job Number: 5901-21-BR-45-TT8-E10-KC Closing: 9/13/2