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Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$38,934
Career Ladder Information
(Not Available)
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Job Description
Trainees receive on-the-job and/or structured training to gain the knowledge and experience necessary at the full performance level to assist in the analysis of materials for highway, building, and structural construction and maintenance; investigate to develop new tests and standardize test procedures to reduce testing time and increase test production; investigate field problems in the use of materials which have proved satisfactory in laboratory analysis, but which are reported unsatisfactory in uses; carry out complex and unusually responsible procedures such as the analysis of samples of materials for composite beams and the design of special concrete mixes; supervise subordinate technical personnel engaged in performing standardize tests and train them in necessary procedures; assist the Senior Engineering Materials Analyst in charge of a major testing unit; and may assist in research and development work.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Coursework Requirements
24 semester credit hours in chemistry and/or biochemistry
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted