Transportation Specialist Advanced - Materials Specialist

This position performs technical assignments in support of the Region's material program and the federally mandated Independent Assurance Program. Assignments are in the area of materials acceptance, individual project materials documentation and resolving of non-specification materials issues. This position will have an emphasis on performing the independent verification of the state's sampling and testing procedures for quality control of concrete testing and aggregate sampling.This position interprets specification requirements (AASHTO, ASTM & WisDOT specification) and reviews the applications of these requirements to assure adherence to all contract specifications as required by WisDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. They provide guidance and assistance to WisDOT, Consulting, and City of Milwaukee engineering staff, in administration of materials acceptance and documentation