Materials And Research Engineering Associate; Specialist

Position: MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)
Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (District Materials Engineer), the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) serves as a District 11 Materials Testing and Plant Inspection Specialist responsible for performing difficult and complex materials inspection, sampling, testing, and quality assurance activities that support the acceptance of construction materials on Caltrans projects. The incumbent conducts field, plant, and laboratory testing of soils, asphalt, concrete, and other construction materials to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, approved mix designs, and established testing standards.

This position independently interprets technical requirements, evaluates test data, identifies nonconforming conditions, and prepares accurate documentation to support engineering decisions. A valid driver's license is required to travel to field, laboratory, and plant locations as necessary.

PARF# 11-26-0299 / JC-522130

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE 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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 7177 Opportunity Rd, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office, laboratory, construction, roadway, and commercial material production environments. Office work is performed in a climate-controlled environment with natural and artificial lighting. The majority of duties are performed in the field and may involve exposure to moving traffic, heavy equipment, uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, elevated temperatures, and construction-related materials and byproducts, including but not limited to asphalt, concrete, aggregates, dust, noise, and petroleum-based fumes.

Work may require proximity to hot materials and industrial operations.

The incumbent is required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with the Department Safety Manual, Laboratory Safety Manual, and applicable California Office of Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA) standards, including but not limited to hard hat, safety vest, respiratory protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and appropriate footwear. Travel, night shift, overtime, and emergency response may be required to support operational needs.

This position is subject to occasional non-standard shifts, with minimal notice to address critical needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522130

Position #(s):

-013

Working Title:

Materials Testing and Plant Inspection Specialist

Classification:

MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

$7,492.00 - $9,379.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

San Diego County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

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Special Requirements

* Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of

Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies:…