Materials Lab Technician
Job Posting: Materials Lab Technician
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
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 click here. Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- 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.
Application Instructions
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 electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Required Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements consider an employee’s designated Headquarters Location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. A valid California Drivers License is required for operating a state vehicle. Employee may be required to move large or cumbersome reports/plans from one location to another; occasional bending, stooping and kneeling. The workload is subject to frequent, substantial, and unexpected changes within a few months. Mental requirements include sustained mental activity needed for report writing, problem solving, analysis and reasoning. Must have the ability to multi‑task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Must have the ability to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; enable others to acquire the tools and support they need to perform well; understand linkages between administrative competencies and mission needs.
Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed on public servants.
