Construction Materials Laboratory Technician Level I/II

Construction Materials Laboratory Technician Level I/II

Salary

$99,952.56 - $115,654.32 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

29500-C

Department

Community Development

Division

Construction Management Inspection

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

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

8/27/26, 9/17/26 (final)

Level 1 - $8,329.38- $9,182.00/month

Level 2 - $8,741.75 - $9,637.86/month

Under supervision, 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.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

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

Employment Qualifications

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 and Testing Information

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 applicants 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 applicants 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 candidates 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 candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidates 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 candidates education, training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidates 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 (FAQs)

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. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, http://www.scers.org

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veterans score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veterans name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veterans preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veterans preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veterans status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as See Resume as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes your paid experience.

• None.
• Less than 1 year sampling, testing or inspecting construction materials such as soil, asphalt, and concrete.
• 1 year but less than 2 years sampling, testing or inspecting construction materials such as soil, asphalt, and concrete.
• 2 years or more sampling, testing or inspecting construction materials such as soil, asphalt, and concrete.

03

Select all the boxes that best describe the types of materials you collect field samples on to ensure construction materials compliance.

• Aggregate.
• Asphalt.
• Fresh concrete.
• Soil.
• Other related materials.
• None of the above.

04

Select all the boxes that best describe the testing procedures you perform on a regular basis in the field or laboratory to ensure construction materials compliance. You may be required to perform laboratory tests on the items you marked during the interview process.

• Asphalt oil content.
• Concrete strength.
• Nuclear density.
• Sand cone.
• Sand equivalent.
• Sieve analysis.
• Slump cone.
• Soil classification.
• Other related.
• None of the above.

05

Select the one box that best describes your National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification.

• None.
• In the process of obtaining my NICET Level I certification in asphalt, concrete, and/or soils.
• I possess a NICET Level I certification in asphalt, concrete, and/or soils.
• I possess a NICET Level II or higher certification in asphalt, concrete, and/or soils.

06

Select all the boxes that best describe the certifications you possess.

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I.
• CalTrans Acceptance Tester.
• Nuclear Gauge Operators Certification issued by a recognized gauge manufacturer.
• Other applicable Certification or Registration.
• None of the above.

07

Select all the boxes that best describe duties performed in the course of your qualifying experience.

• Filing and maintaining laboratory records.
• Performing precise mathematical calculations related to materials testing.
• Performing routine calibration, cleaning, maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Preparing a variety of technical and other written reports on laboratory test results.
• Preparing data sheets and graphical representation of test results/data.
• Reading blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Using specialized instruments and equipment such as nuclear and electronic instruments.
• None of the above.

08

Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency level using Microsoft Word or similar software. You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Word during the interview process.

• None.
• Basic: Opening, creating, and saving simple documents; using form letters/templates (not creating); cutting and pasting; etc.
• Intermediate: Creating form letter templates; creating and using styles; cutting and pasting from unlike data sources; etc.

09

Select the one box that identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Excel or similar software. You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Excel during the interview process.

• None.
• Basic: Data entry; inputting data to create simple reports; using and creating simple formulas; etc.
• Intermediate: Using complex formulas; using macros; creating spreadsheets/worksheets; etc.
• Advanced: Creating macros; creating complex spreadsheets; extracting data from multiple sources and worksheets; creating pivot tables, creating charts and graphs; etc.

10

Describe in detail your education, training, certifications and paid experience as it pertains to the position of Construction Materials Laboratory Technician with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following information if applicable:

• Your job title(s)
• Your employer (you may include more than one employer)
• The department/unit
• Dates of employment
• Primary duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions, as well as, other applicable duties performed

If you have no relevant education, training, certifications or experience, please write "None".

11

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes.
• No.

12

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

13

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months.
• Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months.
• Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year.
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

14

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please write "None".

Required Question

Employer County of Sacramento

Address 700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593

Website http://www.saccountyjobs.net