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Salary 
$51,625.60 - $78,249.60 Annually
Location 
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Job Number
23-03095
Closing
3/26/2023 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Jeff DeVries, Jeff.DeVries@iowadot.us
Job Description
As the Geologist 2, you will be an essential member of the Construction and Materials Bureau and will help maintain the quality assurance program for aggregates used in highway and bridge construction. 
Our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the IDOT’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception 
 What we are looking for:
  • Commitment to excellence. 
  • Collaborative teammates. 
  • Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail. 
  • Motivated, friendly, inclusive and get-it-done attitude. 
  • Embrace and encourage a culture that thrives on innovative ideas and changes. 
  • Professional positive attitude. 
What you’ll do:
In this position, you will advise aggregate producers, construction and materials staff on the intent of applicable codes, standards, and specifications for materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways. You will also direct the technicians on the standard principles, methods, procedures, and policies related to the sampling, inspection, and/or testing of materials used. 
This Geologist 2 will direct and operate basic scientific tests to determine the physical properties of materials used in highway construction and maintenance projects. You will operate X-ray fluorenes and X-ray powder diffraction test equipment. You will need to explain the use of equipment and procedures used by material produces to aggregate producers, construction and materials staff. You will also be responsible to store aggregate records as well as communicate data or observations accurately and legibly. 
This Geologist 2 will Perform field work at quarries and gravel pits in assigned District and assist Staff Geologists in their assigned Districts when needed. Assess proper ledge control of approved quarry beds for material usage. Obtain representative samples for physical and chemical analysis for problem solving. Write final report and make recommendations to resolve issues and problems. Update old geologic sections or construct new geologic sections for quarries. Consult with Staff Geologists to determine individual bedding breaks within the quarry. Accurately measure individual beds in quarry using laser range finder. Conduct PCC pavement service history evaluations. Compile pavement history files for locations of aggregate sources being evaluated. Physically inspect and evaluate aggregate sources on PCC pavements. Identify locations for drilling cores from pavement for further examination. Conduct field work evaluations on Revetment Stone performance.
Requirements:
Occasionally (1-33% of the time) lifts/lowers, carries and push/pull various amounts of force within the “heavy work” as defined by the US Department of Labor; team lift, or mechanical assist recommended for weights over 75 pounds. Related work examples: 70-pound bag of aggregate, 60-pound asphalt hot box, 118-pound beam breaker, and 80-pound concrete beam in mold, etc.

What we offer YOU:  
  • Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance 
  • Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment - Monthly insurance premium (Iowa Choice*):
  • Single: $54/mo. employee share; $715/mo. state share
  • Family: $180/mo. employee share; $1,624.00/mo. state share
  • *Other insurance options are available. Please review HERE.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development 
  • Paid time off effective immediately (biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year)
  • Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match 
  • Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
  • Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the following email: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
 
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs. 

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in geology, physical geography, or a closely related geological science;
OR
graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in a natural science, computer science, math or engineering field and two years of full-time professional experience in an earth science related position including groundwater, soils, environmental geology, geographic information systems or other related earth science specialty.

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