Asphalt Materials Engineer
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer Civil serves as a technical expert in the field of asphalt binder and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing within the Office of Central Laboratory (OCL), Asphalt Binder & HMA Branch. The Transportation Engineer Civil will be responsible for managing the Caltrans' Asphalt Supplier Certification Program and Job Mix Formula Prequalification Program, participating in the Pavement & Materials Partnering Committee (PMPC) working groups to develop and update specifications and test methods related to asphalt pavements, and serves as the Quality Manager for the Asphalt Binder and HMA Laboratories. The incumbent ensures the laboratories' accreditation from AASHTO resource and Independent Assurance remain in good standing, is responsible for updating quality manuals and procedures, and also assists in managing new and existing Authorized Materials Lists (AMLs) of products used in asphalt pavements.
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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).
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.
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:
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Darin Similai
(279) 234-2335
Darin.Similai@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kanchan Shahi
(916) 825-4251
kanchan.shahi@dot.ca.gov
