Under the direction of the Senior Telecommunications Engineer, Special Projects Branch, the incumbent is responsible for engineering responsibilities including the Department's main Satellite program (CT SATCOM), Caltrans Auxiliary Radio System (CARS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) program; providing both day to day and emergency communications services primarily in the Sacramento Region for Caltrans Headquarters associated personnel; and assisting the Office of Radio Communications (ORC) complete its project commitments. This position is based out of Sacramento but has statewide responsibilities. The incumbent will work closely and cooperatively with the Public Safety Communications Office (PSCO), California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES), and other government agencies. Duties include establishing timetables to implement projects, provide design input to projects including the construction of new maintenance facilities or the renovation of existing facilities, assisting with FCC licensing and developing, reviewing, and processing contracts for services, overseeing the installation, maintenance and operation of the Department's Land Mobile Radio (LMR), Broadband Middle Mile Network (BMMN) fiber optic implementation within Maintenance facilities, Connected Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X), 4.9 GHz Intelligent Transportation System wireless implementation, Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) and satellite systems, developing and providing training for system users, and preparing work orders, providing technical and logistical support. Statewide travel is required to support planned and emergency communications technical support, site assessments and site inspections. Possession of a Class C Driver's license is required.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Telecommunication Enginner 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 Associate Telecommunication Enginner is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PBCB

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PARF# 56-4-035 / JC- 410907

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

Working Conditions
This position is located in Sacramento

The work setting is open space in a climate-controlled office of a six story building in downtown Sacramento. The incumbent will be required to travel throughout the state to attend various meetings and to visit and review Transportation Related Facilities. The incumbent may be exposed to dirt, noise, and fluctuating temperatures in an outdoor environment.

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

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

• ASSOCIATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-410907

Position #(s):
913-640-3640-XXX

Working Title:
Telecommunications Engineer - Special Projects

Classification:
ASSOCIATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER $9,244.00 - $11,567.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
California Department of Transportation

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

Statewide travel is required to support planned and emergency communications technical support, site assessments and site inspections. Possession of a Class C Driver's license is required.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than two (2) pages in length and typed using no less than 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience with design, construction, or installation of Land Mobile Radio projects.
2. Describe your experience with telecommunication projects, fiber, copper or wireless.
3. Describe your experience providing technical support for telecommunications systems.
4. Describe your experience providing training to others on telecommunications equipment.

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: 7/10/2024
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: 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
Caltrans HR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
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.
  • Additional documents that may be required by the Program:

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:
The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of engineering practices and principles, telecommunications systems and the California State Communications Law and the Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations. Incumbent must continually update his/her knowledge of emerging technologies, new regulations, and industry standards.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of electronics theory, engineering mathematics, radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, radio field strength measurements, and traffic handling procedures.

Must be able to apply their knowledge to the design, construction, and the maintenance of radio communications system that will achieve the district's goals and objectives.

The incumbent must be familiar with the processes and procedures required to implement a large-scale radio communications systems with diverse and varying terrain and conditions.
Incumbent should have good writing skills and be familiar with the principle elements of contracts and leases.

The incumbent must have the ability to develop and maintain cooperative relations with all staff at all levels.

The incumbent must practice safe working procedures in the presence of various hazards including High Radio Frequency Emissions and EMI Electrical Energy, traffic construction, and adverse environment.

Travel in a State vehicle will be required. A valid California driver's license is required to operate any state vehicle. Some driving conditions may include, but are not limited to, rough, steep, narrow, rocky, sandy remote 4x4 roads.

The Associate Telecommunications Engineer (ATE) is expected to conduct business in a professional manner. The ATE will follow the guidelines as specified in the Letter of Expectations distributed to all ORC personnel.

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:
Ruby Leung
(279) 234-2520
ruby.leung@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ernesto Fermin
(916) 500-0165
ernie.fermin@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 Information

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-410907) PARF# (56-5-004) and title of the position (Transportation Engineer Civil) 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.

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.