Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Emergency Response and Specialty Access Senior
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Emergency Response and Specialty Access Senior
Department of Transportation Overview
Position: Emergency Response and Specialty Access Senior. The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief of the Office of Specialty Investigations at Structure Maintenance and Investigations (SM&I). Responsibilities
Develop and maintain procedures and actions to ensure the readiness of SM&I to respond to highway bridge and tunnel emergencies caused by earthquakes, floods, fires, landslides, vehicular impacts, and Homeland Security issues. Develop and maintain the inventory of in-service highway bridges requiring specialty access by underbridge inspection trucks (UBITs), aerial lifts, boats, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), rope climbing, or water level control for complete routine inspections; determine optimal specialty access equipment or method in coordination with SM&I bridge inspectors and seniors. Develop and maintain annual schedules for routine inspections of in-service highway bridges that require specialty access. Act as the SM&I program lead for UAS pertaining to bridge inspection functions. Perform inspections of in-service highway bridges that require specialty access to assess structural condition, safety, serviceability, and maintenance needs. Review inspection reports for in-service bridges and tunnels for compliance with NBIS, SNBI, BIRM, MBE, NTIS, SNTI, TOMIE, and related manuals; ensure work recommendations address identified defects and deficiencies. Provide Confined Space and Fall Protection training to SM&I inspection staff. Certifications and Training Requirements
Must be certified as both a Team Leader and an NBIS Team Leader upon hiring; must be certified, or obtain certification within 12 months, as a Team Leader in accordance with NTIS; certifications maintained for duration of duties. Must hold or obtain within six months FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certificate. Must obtain within six months certification as a trainer for confined spaces and fall protection training courses. Must be registered as a Civil Engineer in California. Minimum Requirements
Minimum requirements are listed in the Class Specification. Position: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER. Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. In addition to the standard application form, submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) highlighting education, training, and applicable experience. The SOQ has specific formatting and topic requirements described in the original posting. Application Instructions and Eligibility
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Eligibility may be determined by examination scores or state eligibility lists. Apply online at CalCareers.ca.gov or submit a hard copy package if required. Required documents include the STD Form 678, resume (optional), and a mandatory SOQ. If applying electronically, an online application is preferred. Required documents include: Current STD Form 678 or electronic State Employment Application Resume (optional) Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with instructions followed as described in the Special Requirements Note: Do not include the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire on the STD 678 form. For examination use only. Do not include confidential information such as Social Security numbers or birthdates on submitted documents. Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with the Caltrans Emergency Operations Plan, DD-109 Bridge Emergency Response, and organizational structure of Caltrans Emergency Services. Strong knowledge of NBIS, SNBI, BIRM, MBE, NTIS, SNTI, TOMIE, SM&I Procedures Manual, Caltrans Employee Safety Manual, and Code of Safe Operating Practices. Ability to make accurate decisions under stress; maintain NBIS/NTIS certifications; FAA Part 107 certification; trainer status for Confined Space and Fall Protection. Proficiency in engineering judgment for structural damage assessment, accurate note-taking and reporting, data collection and management, independent work capability, safe operation of state vehicles and inspection tools, and intermediate computer skills for engineering software and data management. Benefits
See the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources: Kevin Hoang, (279) 234-2245, kevin.r.hoang@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit: Nick Semander, (916) 947-5990, nick.semander@dot.ca.gov 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) Important Application Instructions
Submit the State application (STD. 678) with JC-492584, PARF# 56-6-105, and the position title on the form for mailed or hand-delivered applications. Electronic applications via CalCareers.ca.gov are strongly encouraged. Include copies of degree/transcripts, license, or certificate if required to demonstrate minimum qualifications. Note: Do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire with the application; it is for examination use only. This job posting includes a comprehensive set of requirements and instructions to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. The state maintains a drug-free workplace policy.
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Department of Transportation Overview
Position: Emergency Response and Specialty Access Senior. The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief of the Office of Specialty Investigations at Structure Maintenance and Investigations (SM&I). Responsibilities
Develop and maintain procedures and actions to ensure the readiness of SM&I to respond to highway bridge and tunnel emergencies caused by earthquakes, floods, fires, landslides, vehicular impacts, and Homeland Security issues. Develop and maintain the inventory of in-service highway bridges requiring specialty access by underbridge inspection trucks (UBITs), aerial lifts, boats, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), rope climbing, or water level control for complete routine inspections; determine optimal specialty access equipment or method in coordination with SM&I bridge inspectors and seniors. Develop and maintain annual schedules for routine inspections of in-service highway bridges that require specialty access. Act as the SM&I program lead for UAS pertaining to bridge inspection functions. Perform inspections of in-service highway bridges that require specialty access to assess structural condition, safety, serviceability, and maintenance needs. Review inspection reports for in-service bridges and tunnels for compliance with NBIS, SNBI, BIRM, MBE, NTIS, SNTI, TOMIE, and related manuals; ensure work recommendations address identified defects and deficiencies. Provide Confined Space and Fall Protection training to SM&I inspection staff. Certifications and Training Requirements
Must be certified as both a Team Leader and an NBIS Team Leader upon hiring; must be certified, or obtain certification within 12 months, as a Team Leader in accordance with NTIS; certifications maintained for duration of duties. Must hold or obtain within six months FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certificate. Must obtain within six months certification as a trainer for confined spaces and fall protection training courses. Must be registered as a Civil Engineer in California. Minimum Requirements
Minimum requirements are listed in the Class Specification. Position: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER. Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. In addition to the standard application form, submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) highlighting education, training, and applicable experience. The SOQ has specific formatting and topic requirements described in the original posting. Application Instructions and Eligibility
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Eligibility may be determined by examination scores or state eligibility lists. Apply online at CalCareers.ca.gov or submit a hard copy package if required. Required documents include the STD Form 678, resume (optional), and a mandatory SOQ. If applying electronically, an online application is preferred. Required documents include: Current STD Form 678 or electronic State Employment Application Resume (optional) Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with instructions followed as described in the Special Requirements Note: Do not include the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire on the STD 678 form. For examination use only. Do not include confidential information such as Social Security numbers or birthdates on submitted documents. Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with the Caltrans Emergency Operations Plan, DD-109 Bridge Emergency Response, and organizational structure of Caltrans Emergency Services. Strong knowledge of NBIS, SNBI, BIRM, MBE, NTIS, SNTI, TOMIE, SM&I Procedures Manual, Caltrans Employee Safety Manual, and Code of Safe Operating Practices. Ability to make accurate decisions under stress; maintain NBIS/NTIS certifications; FAA Part 107 certification; trainer status for Confined Space and Fall Protection. Proficiency in engineering judgment for structural damage assessment, accurate note-taking and reporting, data collection and management, independent work capability, safe operation of state vehicles and inspection tools, and intermediate computer skills for engineering software and data management. Benefits
See the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources: Kevin Hoang, (279) 234-2245, kevin.r.hoang@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit: Nick Semander, (916) 947-5990, nick.semander@dot.ca.gov 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) Important Application Instructions
Submit the State application (STD. 678) with JC-492584, PARF# 56-6-105, and the position title on the form for mailed or hand-delivered applications. Electronic applications via CalCareers.ca.gov are strongly encouraged. Include copies of degree/transcripts, license, or certificate if required to demonstrate minimum qualifications. Note: Do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire with the application; it is for examination use only. This job posting includes a comprehensive set of requirements and instructions to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. The state maintains a drug-free workplace policy.
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