Construction Materials Laboratory Technician Level I/II

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 


Level 1 - $7,864.80 - $8,670.42/month
Level 2 - $8,258.00 - $9,103.68/month 

Under supervision, the Construction Materials Laboratory Technician Level I/II samples and performs tests on a variety of construction materials (soils, asphalt, concrete, etc.) in the field or laboratory to ensure compliance with various requirements, plans, specifications, and contracts; and keeps written records and reports of activities.Knowledge of

• Methods and procedures used to collect and sample construction materials 
• Construction materials field and laboratory testing methods and procedures 
• Types and grades of commonly used construction materials 
• Mathematical procedures related to the accurate performance and interpretation of a variety of calculations in the field or laboratory 
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in construction projects 
• Applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances

Ability to

• Determine and conduct appropriate tests based on the type of construction material and project requirements 
• Make accurate mathematical calculations 
• Read blueprints, plans, and specifications 
• Gather data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports and simple drawings 
• Detect flaws in construction materials 
• Follow verbal and written instructions 
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 
• Promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships
  

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full-time, paid experience sampling, testing or inspecting construction materials such as soil, asphalt, and concrete. 

Note: Successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college in the fields of engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics, construction technology or other related physical sciences may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester (or 45 quarter) units is equivalent to one year of work experience.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.  Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. 

General Qualifications

Background Check: The County may conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. 

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification Requirements: 
Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level 2 asphalt, concrete, and/or soils certifications within two years of appointment to the class. Incumbents at Level I must maintain their NICET Level 2 asphalt, concrete, and/or soils certifications in order to remain at Level I. Incumbents at Level II must maintain their NICET Level 3 asphalt, concrete, and/or soils certifications in order to remain at Level II. 

Incumbents must obtain a Nuclear Gauge Operators Certification (issued by a recognized gauge manufacturer), and American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength and Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certifications within six months of appointment to the class. 

Incumbents must obtain applicable CalTrans Acceptance Tester certifications within two years of appointment to the class. 

Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Physical Requirements: 
Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: 

• Stand and/or walk on a consistent and daily basis, including walking on uneven or slippery surfaces. 
• Bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs/ladders, crawl and reach by extending hands and arms in any direction. 
• Lift and/or carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds, including 5-gallon buckets of soil samples.
• Lift 90-pound bags of cement with assistance. 
• Use a wheelbarrow, coring machine, and handle 55-gallon drums to collect samples. 
• See and distinguish colors well enough to read instruments in the course of performing inspections and laboratory testing. 
• Hear back up alarms on equipment. 

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Working Conditions: 
Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures. 
• Work below ground or at elevated location. 
• Work around moving machinery and be exposed to vibrations. 
• Be exposed to permissible levels of radiation or electrical energy, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles. 
• Use a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment. 
• Work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.

Probationary Period 

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. 
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

Salary : $94,378 - $109,244