Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Traffic Operations, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (STEE) as the Branch Chief supervises and provides technical guidance in the planning, scope, development, management, and operation of the District's Traffic Signals, Ramp Metering and Traffic Census systems to ensure they are operated safely with maximum efficiency. The Branch Chief is responsible for implementing continuous improvement processes to increase the productivity of the staff, reduce cost and maintain or increase quality in Caltrans products and services and is also responsible for ensuring that they, along with their staff, develop and monitor standards for customer service for both internal and external customers. Must possess a valid license as an Electrical Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

PARF 12-4-465; JC-435146

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click CalCareers and search by typing in the classification title.

T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Position(s) located in Irvine, CA.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While in the office, will work in a climate controlled office under artificial light. Must be able to work in the field with changing climatic conditions of extreme heat and cold and may be exposed to traffic conditions, dirt, noise and uneven surfaces. Travel may be required to complete work assignments at more remote locations.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-435146

Position #(s):
912-351-3164-XXX

Working Title:
Branch Chief - Traffic Signal, Ramp Metering and Traffic Census

Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR) $10,886.00 - $13,625.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Orange County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

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

Special Requirements

• This position requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

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

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that answers the questions below. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. Please answer the following questions:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing including technical reports, and group presentations for various groups and settings, such as, Caltrans Executives and Managers; Local Agency Supervisors and staff; District Traffic Manager; Traffic Operations Supervisors; Electrical Design Branch; Construction Engineers; and Maintenance Managers and Superintendents.

Demonstrated experience in estimating and managing Traffic Operations and Capital Outlay Support resources; and the use of workplans for managing work assignments and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrated experience with proposing and initiating projects and managing work related to traffic signals, ramp metering and traffic census systems.

Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising the work of a professional staff, and implementation of Department personnel policies related to the supervision and protection of employees.

Demonstrated ability to build & strengthen partnerships with Caltrans' internal & external customers, including other Caltrans Divisions, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), California Highway Patrol and traffic engineers at local agencies or cities.

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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/25/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
Attn: DHR JC-435146
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
DHR JC-435146
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
    

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Leah Seale
(949) 969-5051
Leah.Seale@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Emily Flores
(657) 328-6405
emily.flores@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-435146), PARF #12-4-465 and title of the position ( SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR) ) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

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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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.