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Lead Chemist

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07027

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Chemist II

Position Number

60027240

Salary Grade

NC18

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Description of Work

Join Our Team as the Lead Chemist!

Join the dedicated team at the NCDOT’s Materials and Tests Unit, where we ensure the highest quality materials are used for roadway construction across North Carolina.

About Us:

Our Unit is dedicated to establishing acceptance criteria for materials and manufactured products, ensuring they meet the highest standards and function as intended. We play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the North Carolina Highway System, in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Regulations.

Your Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Chemist to manage and oversee activities relating to analytical chemical and physical testing, data analysis, and approval of materials used in highway construction and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical testing and a passion for maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Material preparation, testing, and analysis.

+ Data review to ensure accuracy, monitor trends, and take corrective action, if necessary.

+ Supervision of chemical and physical analyses performed by one Chemist I and two Chemistry Technician II positions.

+ Ownership and implementation of the Hydraulic Cement Acceptance Program.

+ Maintenance and administration of the X-Ray Radiation Protection Program for the Chemical Testing Sub-section.

+ Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the Materials and Tests Unit.

+ Serve as a technical resource for colleagues within and outside the department, providing guidance on technical problems and procedures.

Additional duties include regular maintenance of highly specialized equipment, managing laboratory equipment and consumables inventory, training of employees, creation and maintenance of test methods and procedures, and ensuring compliance with standards (e.g. ASTM, AASHTO, EPA or Federal Test procedures) to maintain laboratory accreditation. Another component of laboratory accreditation includes mandatory participation in the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) proficiency sampling and auditing program. Other beneficial skills include experience in database development/management, Microsoft Access, and using WDXRF for materials characterization/analysis.

What We’re Looking For:

+ Collaborative Team Player: Someone who thrives in a team environment and contributes positively to the group dynamics, including collaboration with other groups.

+ Leadership:Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team.

+ Communication Skills:Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences.

+ Eager Learner: A proactive individual who is always willing to expand their knowledge and skills.

+ Innovative Thinker: A creative mind that can think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to the table.

+ Highly Organized: An individual who excels at managing multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Why Join Us?

+ Impactful Work:Play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of the North Carolina Highway System.

+ Collaborative Environment:Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.

+ Professional Growth:Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

+ Benefits:This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

+ Experience analyzing engineered materials and interpreting test results to assess the suitability of materials for their intended use.

+ Knowledge of instrumentation used in an analytical laboratory for quantitative and qualitative analysis of engineered materials

+ Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders, including the ability to present technical information and report clearly to a diverse range of audiences

+ Experience with Microsoft Office products, databases, and data analysis including laboratory information systems or similar laboratory result entry systems.

+ Experience in writing documentation and technical reports intended for a diverse range of audiences.

Additional Expectations:

This position requires a highly motivated individual who is able to work independently as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will have strong work ethics with a technical background in chemistry, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel. Experience managing personnel is desired. Must have the ability to lift samples and equipment weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Wendy Wall, 919-329-4000.

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience analyzing engineered materials and interpreting test results to assess the suitability of materials for their intended use?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

03

Explain how you have experience analyzing engineered materials and interpreting test results to assess the suitability of materials for their intended use.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of instrumentation used in an analytical laboratory for quantitative and qualitative analysis of engineered materials?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of instrumentation used in an analytical laboratory for quantitative and qualitative analysis of engineered materials.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience communicating effectively with stakeholders, including the ability to present technical information and report clearly to a diverse range of audiences?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience communicating effectively with stakeholders, including the ability to present technical information and report clearly to a diverse range of audiences.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with Microsoft Office products, databases, and data analysis, including laboratory information systems or similar laboratory result entry systems?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have demonstrated your level of experience with Microsoft Office products, databases, and data analysis, including laboratory information systems or similar laboratory result entry systems.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in writing documentation and technical reports intended for a diverse range of audiences?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience in writing documentation and technical reports intended for a diverse range of audiences.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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