Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisory)

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Construction Engineer directs the work of and supervises the personnel of the Construction Engineering Field Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating Construction Storm Water Coordinators, Construction Safety Officers, and Technology Coordinator of high difficulty relating to transportation construction and engineering for District 10 Construction. Also serves as the Small Business Advocate for Construction. The Senior Transportation Engineer must execute the portion of the Caltrans construction activities assigned and is accountable for the performance of the assigned construction employees.

PARF 10-5-238 / JC-438679

Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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. The Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans Exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=5PB21

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC-438679. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position located in Stockton, San Joaquin County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Job will have exposure to chemicals, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, lab conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise. While at the Construction office employees will normally work in a climate- controlled office under artificial light, however; due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

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 ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-438679

Position #(s):
910-501-3161-XXX

Working Title:
Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisory)

Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,104.00 - $13,898.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
San Joaquin County

Telework:
Hybrid

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(s) requires(s) a valid Professional Engineering License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.
  
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  Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
  

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples addressing each of the evaluation criteria listed below . The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length and written in no less than 12-point font . Each evaluation criteria must be addressed separately and in order.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Experience and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (including presentations) and competently represent the Department to management, local agencies and the public.
• Knowledge and experience tracking and monitoring cost, scope and schedule of projects and operating budgets and identification and resolution of issues impacting them.
• Knowledge and experience of project delivery and experience in highway construction and design.
• Experience and ability to independently lead teams.
• Experience managing complex and varying tasks and ability to anticipate situations and the implications and consequences of decisions, take appropriate actions and prepare contingencies.
• Experience and ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization through communication and collaboration.

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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . 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: 10/10/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
N/A
Attn: Caltrans HR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans HR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento , CA 95816
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.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: Various phases of transportation engineering, including planning processes and methods, systems planning, evaluation of alternatives, and facility locations and design, construction, operation and maintenance, transportation economics and financing; project management concepts; factors which influence the impact of transportation facilities on the environment, the community and the economy; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; Department's Equal Opportunity Policy and Objectives. Health and safety and labor relations programs and the processes available to meet their objectives.

Ability to: Plan and direct the work of others; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; make effective presentations.

Have knowledge of a manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Knowledge of safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Department's Injury and Illness Prevision Program, and the supervisor role in maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program.

Have a moderate degree of analytical skill to determine if construction work meets specification requirements and to interpret plans and specifications correctly.

Incumbent analyzes special provisions, plans, regulations, and construction progress and makes decisions based on these factors. Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of scheduling, materials, safety practices, contract financing and record keeping. Ability to communicate and work under pressure is required.

Have a complete knowledge of contract administration paperwork and documentation. Prefer incumbent who is able to use and understand computers. Must be able to prepare reports and correspondence. Incumbent is expected to have a good knowledge of all phases of engineering and departmental policies and operations; be familiar with all rules and regulations pertaining to the State and Highway Code, Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, and other pertinent manuals, laws and codes.

Incumbent should have knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in highway and bridge construction; scheduling; and safety practices. Incumbent is required to know methods and equipment used in construction of transportation facilities; methods of proportioning and handling Portland cement and asphalt concrete; testing of materials; principles and practices involved in utility relocation, environmentally sensitive areas, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Cal/OSHA safety regulations. Be able to calculate pay quantities on Contractor's contracts and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Have the ability to make neat and accurate mathematical calculations and engineering notes; make sound decisions in the implementation of contract plans, specifications and various engineering activities; organize/ arrange data to produce effective work products without repetitious direction; and possess interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective team member.

Knowledge of: Basic principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; stress analysis; mechanics; strength of materials; properties and uses of engineering materials; methods and equipment of engineering construction; engineering economics; hydrology and hydraulics.

Possess interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective team member.

Ability to: Inspect construction work and enforce compliance with plans and specifications.

Incumbent is expected to apply sound engineering judgment in evaluating a variety of problems, assess workloads, and set priorities and allocate staff.

Have the ability to evaluate work methods and traffic conditions closely, both before and during the work, to assure safety.

Benefits
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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:
Javeeria Tahir
(279) 234-2525
Javeeria.Tahir@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sushma Lee
(209) 670-9855
sushma.lee@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 State application (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, the Job Control number (JC-438679), PARF# 10-5-238, and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State 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. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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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.