Transportation Engineer Technician III - Quality Assurance Technician (61033134)

In the Quality Assurance unit at the Office of Materials and Research prepares minimum sample requirements for projects statewide including checking calculations and sampling frequency in AASHTOWare Project (AWP). Prepares contracts for Final Materials Certification for the Quality Assurance Manager. Responsible for ensuring all exceptions concerning materials are resolved and relevant documents submitted. Enters final letter closeout date into AWP. Uses Projectwise and AASHTOWare Project (AWP) to process incoming certifications for projects and distribute to the appropriate personnel for authorization; verifying that the certification matches what is in AWP. Processes discrepancy and small quantity requests from field/project personnel in AWP. Provides technical support to SCDOT, consultants and Local Public Agency (LPA) personnel on matters pertaining to AWP and sampling and testing of projects statewide. Assists the Quality Assurance unit with administrative duties as needed, such as maintaining job control files and maintaining project retention records. Performs other related duties as assigned. A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

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