U.S. Department of Transportation · 17 hours ago
MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)
CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$7,492/mo - $9,379/moThe Department of Transportation is seeking a Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) to serve as a Construction Field Laboratory worker. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing materials sampling and testing for State Highway Construction Projects.
GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Independently plans, organizes, and implements materials sampling and testing for State Highway Construction Projects
Qualification
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
A standard State Application (form STD 678) is required
Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required
The SOQ must be typed, no more than one page in length, and 12-point Arial font
Detail the skills, and experience that would make you a qualified candidate for the roles and responsibilities of the Laboratory Materials & Plant Specialist
Clearly state your eligibility in the Explanations Section on your application
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE COMPLETE WORKING TITLE: Laboratory Materials & Plant Specialist, PARF NUMBER 04-6-0211, JC-505490 AND YOUR ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED
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
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
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants may be scheduled for an interview
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 is required
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position
Benefits
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Company
U.S. Department of Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation is a Federal organization that oversees motor vehicle and transportation system in the United States.
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