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Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Senr Engineering Materials Analyst | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Assoc Engineering Materials Analyst | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Prin Engineering Materials Analyst | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Engineering Materials Analysts determine the suitability of engineering materials for use in construction. Specifically, you would conduct laboratory testing and analysis of engineering construction materials and submits results of those tests and analyses; maintain equipment maintenance; perform research to develop new tests and to standardize test procedures to reduce testing time and increase test production; evaluates test reports against specifications; performs occasional field assignments to determine the suitability of construction materials or modification of test procedures or specifications; and investigates materials which proved satisfactory in laboratory testing but provided unsatisfactory field performance.
Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.>/p>
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics; including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in chemistry, materials science, or strength of materials.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
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For Trainee 2 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of professional experience working in a governmental, private, or academic laboratory performing quality control and/or quality assurance testing of materials for highway, building, or structural construction and maintenance; OR
2. A master¿s or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics.
For the Full Performance Level you must also have:
Either 1. Two years of professional experience working in a governmental, private, or academic laboratory performing quality control and/or quality assurance testing of materials for highway, building, or structural construction and maintenance; OR
2. A master¿s or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics AND one year of professional experience working in a governmental, private, or academic laboratory performing quality control and/or quality assurance testing of materials for highway, building, or structural construction and maintenance.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted