Materials And Research Engineering Associate; Specialist

Position: MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

Job Posting:
Materials Lab Tester
Department of Transportation
JC-502776
PARF# 04-6-0262
Salary: $7,492.00 - $9,379.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 1/5/2026

Location & Working Conditions

Position located at 2201 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore, CA 94551, Alameda County. Employees work in a climate‑controlled office and may be required to travel, work outdoors, and handle physical demands such as lifting and moving large reports. This position may be eligible for telework per Caltrans policy, but in‑office attendance may be required.

Application Methods

• Electronic (using your Cal Career account)
• By Mail
• Drop‑off
• Print Job
• Save Job

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will perform a variety of transportation engineering tasks related to the District’s pavement and materials engineering program. The incumbent will serve as a lead worker to assign, schedule, and coordinate the work of Transportation Engineering Technicians in the laboratory. Responsibilities also include conducting laboratory testing, field investigations, plant inspections and certifications, and preparing final reports on test results.

Eligibility

Eligibility may be determined by your score on the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) exam. Candidates who are new to state civil services employment must be on the state examination list to be eligible. Please locate the exam entry instructions here:
Caltrans Recruitment Survey.

Minimum Requirements

• Hold qualifications detailed in the Class Specification for this classification.
• Possess a valid driver’s license when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
• Complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) no longer than two pages, typed in 12‑point Arial.

Special Requirements

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required—must follow the SOQ instructions provided.
• SOQ must be typed, two pages max, in 12‑point Arial font.

Application Instructions

Complete all required documents and submit by the Final Filing Date:

• State Examination/Application STD 678
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
• Unverified transcripts or certificates (if education is the basis for eligibility)
• Optional:
  Resume

Mail or drop‑off addresses for hard copy submissions:

• Mail:
  Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 168036, Sacramento, CA
• Drop‑off: 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816

Desirable Qualifications

• Business travel may be required; reimbursement per CalHR regulations.
• Ability to handle large or cumbersome reports (bending, stooping, kneeling).
• Strong mental activity: problem solving, analysis, multi‑tasking, and independent judgment.

Benefits

To view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in California, visit Caltrans website.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:
David Lin – (279) 234‑2708 –

Hiring Unit Contact:
Danielle Hendrickson – (510) 385‑8155 –

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office – (844) 368‑3367 –
California Relay Service – 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, and other protected characteristics. The State of California maintains a drug‑free workplace and expects applicants to comply with these policies.

Salary

Month: $7,492.00 – $9,379.00

Position Overview

Permanent, Full‑Time. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Telework where possible. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration

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