Materials Lab Technician

Materials Lab Technician

Job Posting:
Materials Lab Technician

Department of Transportation

Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent shall perform a variety of transportation engineering tasks related to the Construction and Design pavement and materials engineering program. The incumbent will perform engineering work related to Materials Laboratory testing, including field investigations and preparing final reports regarding the laboratory test results. The incumbent also conducts research on new pavement materials and participates in statewide task groups to improve pavement specifications and testing practices.

PARF# 04-6-0257 / JC-501027 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please .

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re‑employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.

SOQ‑Please include a 1 page, 12 font size Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) indicating why you believe your knowledge, skills, and experience would make you the best candidate to take on the roles and responsibilities of the Materials Lab Technician.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

How To Apply:

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted…