MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Lab Manager II in Sacramento County to support the Roadside Safety Research Branch. You will evaluate, test, and help develop new roadside safety hardware under senior supervision, ensuring rigorous quality and safety standards.

The role requires independence, strong technical skills in materials and research engineering, and a valid driver’s license for state vehicle operation. Telework is possible with discretionary in-person work as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Chief, Roadside Safety Research Branch (Senior Transportation Engineer) the Materials and Research Engineering Associate performs a wide variety of duties critical to the evaluation, research, and development of new roadside safety hardware, including full scale testing.

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-532894

Position #(s)

913-155-3381-XXX

Working Title

Lab Manager II

Classification

MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

Salary

$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

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

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: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the supervision of the Chief, Roadside Safety Research Branch (Senior Transportation Engineer) the Materials and Research Engineering Associate performs a wide variety of duties critical to the evaluation, research, and development of new roadside safety hardware, including full scale testing. The incumbent is expected to exercise independence and originality in performing assigned tasks and receives only general instruction and guidance from the Branch Chief. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

PARF 65-27-0010 / JC 532894

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. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. 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.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers