The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) is looking to hire a Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) (MREA) in the Office Material Management and Independent Assurance (OMMIA).
Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor) Branch Chief, Independent Assurance (IA) South/ Corroboration Sample Program (CSP), or the guidance from a Transportation Engineer - Civil, the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (MREA) will be in District 12 in Huntington Beach, Field Office and cover work in Districts 7, 8, 11 and 12. The MREA may also support the IA Program in Districts 5, 6 and 9 and assist with the Corroboration Sample Program (CSP), Joint Training Certification Program (JTCP) and Reference Sample Program (RSP) statewide as needed. Extensive statewide travel is required.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) 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 and search by typing in the classification title.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Description and Duties
The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered 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.
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:
Benefits
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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
