MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

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. 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 in public servants. Position Details Job Code #: JC-538343 Position #(s): 908-500-3381-003 Working Title: MREA - Lab and Field Specialist Classification: MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST) $7,492.00 - $9,379.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: San Bernardino County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: Director’s EEO Policy : Director’s EEO Policy Statement: Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, Supervisor, the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) (MREA) performs a wide variety of engineering work in calibrations, testing and analysis on soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, binder, steel, concrete samples and Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) at the Barstow Field Acceptance Lab and in the field. The MREA performs testing on a variety of materials associated with the construction of roadways and concrete structures as part of the overall Caltrans transportation system. The MREA works closely with the Senior Transportation Engineer to provide clear, effective and timely technical information to clients based on laboratory testing results. The MREA prepares daily reports on quality assurance testing for various sources of materials and is responsible for reporting these results as appropriate. The MREA coordinates the work of lab personnel to obtain test results on sampled materials in a timely fashion. The MREA is instrumental in obtaining and maintaining American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) lab accreditation and ensures compliance with required Quality Management Systems. The MREA will be required to be certified in California Test (CT) and American Concrete Institute (ACI) test methods for the AASHTO Accreditation Program. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments; occasional travel may be required.

PARF# 08-27-0198 / JC-538343

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave program: . 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. 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. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caltrans