The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) is looking to hire Transportation Engineers Civil (TE Civil) in the Office of Central Laboratory (OCL).
The Transportation Engineer Civil (TE-Civil) works independently and/or as part of a team to support METS' quality assurance program's efforts as they pertain to aggregate, concrete, structural, chemical and asphalt related materials used in the state transportation system. Responsibilities of the TE-Civil may include supporting the development and administration of the Lab’s Prequalification Programs, Authorized Material Lists (AMLs), Quality Management System (QMS), and maintaining its respective AASHTO, CCRL, A2LA, and/or ISO 17025 and Independent Assurance accreditation. The TE-Civil may be required to participate in committees, develop and maintain California Test Methods, and provide expert advice concerning materials related quality assurance issues.
This position may require travel to the various districts, materials suppliers, companies, and other locations related to METS' quality assurance program.
As part of your employment with the Division of Engineering Services (DES), there is a mandatory TE-Civil Professional Development Rotation Program that applies to all permanent full-time TE Civils hired after January 1, 2017. Temporary relocation more than 50 miles from your permanent unit may be necessary for rotation assignments.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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. The Transportation Engineer (Civil) Exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0TR41
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
