Certified Weld Inspector (ET Spec)

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Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Kansas Department of Transportation

KDOT’s mission is to provide a safe, reliable, innovative statewide transportation system that works for all Kansans today and in the future. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

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About the Position:

Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full/Part-time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
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Compensation:

Base Annual Salary: $58,884.90
Base Hourly Pay: $28.31

Employment Benefits:

Work-Life Balance Programs:
Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program
For help managing daily life at no cost to you
Infant at Work Program
Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
First-Day Coverage:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
Life Insurance:
Employer paid basic group life
Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
Retirement:
KPERS and Deferred Compensation
Other Benefits:
Tuition reimbursement
Paid on-the-job training programs.
Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Certified Weld Inspector (Engineering Technician Specialist) position can be located at one of three locations: Shawnee/Kansas City Regional Materials Office, Wichita Regional Materials Office, or the Topeka Material Research Laboratory. This position will provide critical welding inspections at fabrication plants. Sample, test, and evaluate materials that will be used in KDOT construction projects. This position will involve travel to Prestressed Beam Fabrication plants, Precast Concrete Plants, Steel Bridge Fabrication plants and KDOT construction sites.

NOTE: The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Fabrication inspection and/or testing of structural steel to determine the acceptability of fabricated products.
Inspection, testing, and/or sampling of other project-related materials, including plain and epoxy coated reinforcing steel, concrete and corrugated metal pipe, fencing materials, cement, painted products, precast concrete products, fasteners, non-structural fabricated items, and galvanized products.
Inspection and/or testing of pre-stressed concrete.
Documentation of inspection and/or testing.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of experience in engineering technical support.
Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

ACI Concrete Field and Hardened Concrete Properties Certifications.

Licensing & Certifications:

Employee must attain a Certified Welder Inspection (CWI) certification within six months of hire, unless the time is extended by the Bureau Chief. The CWI must be maintained.
Employee must attain an American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI) Grouting Training Certificate within six months of hire, unless the time is extended by the Bureau Chief. The Grouting Training Certificate must be maintained. ASBI Certified Grouting Technician by ASBI is desirable.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questionsv

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Kim Munoz
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-8206

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Transcripts (if substituting education)
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.