Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Geotechnical Engineer
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Geotechnical Engineer
Department of Transportation
JC-484840 Job Description and Duties
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Geotechnical Services (GS) is looking to hire Transportation Engineers Civil (TE Civil) in the Office of Geotechnical Design Policy and Practice (OGDPP). Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the TE Civil, is expected to: Perform quality review and provide technical support to Geotechnical Design offices. Develop and update geotechnical design related standards, and guidelines for the Geotechnical Manual. Develop geotechnical design and analysis tools. Perform geotechnical investigation and engineering for projects. Work on projects, including planning, design, construction, and operation phases of the State Transportation System, which may require traveling to the Districts and job sites for periods of several days to weeks. Participate in Geotechnical Services (GS) technical teams and Division of Engineering Service’s technical committees. PARF# 59-6-022 / JC-484840 Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at 1) askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination. For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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 here and search by typing in the classification title. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
Position located at 5900 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state. In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Special Requirements
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. A Statement of Qualification (SOQ), resume and application are required. Demonstrated course work in the mechanics of materials, including stress‑strain behavior, elasticity, and plasticity of materials. Attach transcript in the SOQ for verification. Demonstrated course work in advanced soil mechanics, including laboratory test, effective stress, stress path, and consolidation. Attach transcript in the SOQ for verification. Demonstrated course work in geotechnical engineering, including retaining wall design, slope stability analysis, deep foundation design. Attach transcript in the SOQ for verification. Demonstrated experience in geotechnical engineering, including geotechnical investigation, laboratory test, retaining wall design, and preparing geotechnical report. 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. 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. 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 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
Department of Transportation Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR 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
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 required and must be included. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of soil mechanics principles; soil and rock classification; laboratory and in‑situ soil and rock test principles, and methods; geotechnical investigation. Experience of geotechnical engineering, including deep and shallow foundations, earth retaining systems, slope stability, ground movement and settlement, geosynthetics, ground modification, and tunneling. Experience of performing geotechnical analysis and design in an effective and efficient manner; diagnose potential geotechnical problems and evaluate their probable effects on design options and constructability, and provide viable geotechnical recommendations. Knowledge of earthwork and geotechnical construction methods, specifications, and quality assurance and quality control practices. Advanced course work on geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics. Knowledge of Caltrans project development process, design and construction standards, and maintenance practices. The ability to acquire additional and new knowledge of geotechnical engineering through additional course work or self‑study; produce concise, organized, logical, and effective reports and presentations; communicate effectively, both in written and oral form; and work in teams and interact with individuals and groups from the Department, governmental agencies, and private consulting firms. Benefits
Benefits: View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Hardeep S Chahal, 916-227-7839, hardeep.chahal@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Kanchan Shahi, 916-825-4251, kanchan.shahi@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) 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.
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Department of Transportation
JC-484840 Job Description and Duties
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Geotechnical Services (GS) is looking to hire Transportation Engineers Civil (TE Civil) in the Office of Geotechnical Design Policy and Practice (OGDPP). Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the TE Civil, is expected to: Perform quality review and provide technical support to Geotechnical Design offices. Develop and update geotechnical design related standards, and guidelines for the Geotechnical Manual. Develop geotechnical design and analysis tools. Perform geotechnical investigation and engineering for projects. Work on projects, including planning, design, construction, and operation phases of the State Transportation System, which may require traveling to the Districts and job sites for periods of several days to weeks. Participate in Geotechnical Services (GS) technical teams and Division of Engineering Service’s technical committees. PARF# 59-6-022 / JC-484840 Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at 1) askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination. For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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 here and search by typing in the classification title. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
Position located at 5900 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state. In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Special Requirements
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. A Statement of Qualification (SOQ), resume and application are required. Demonstrated course work in the mechanics of materials, including stress‑strain behavior, elasticity, and plasticity of materials. Attach transcript in the SOQ for verification. Demonstrated course work in advanced soil mechanics, including laboratory test, effective stress, stress path, and consolidation. Attach transcript in the SOQ for verification. Demonstrated course work in geotechnical engineering, including retaining wall design, slope stability analysis, deep foundation design. Attach transcript in the SOQ for verification. Demonstrated experience in geotechnical engineering, including geotechnical investigation, laboratory test, retaining wall design, and preparing geotechnical report. 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. 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. 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 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
Department of Transportation Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR 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
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 required and must be included. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of soil mechanics principles; soil and rock classification; laboratory and in‑situ soil and rock test principles, and methods; geotechnical investigation. Experience of geotechnical engineering, including deep and shallow foundations, earth retaining systems, slope stability, ground movement and settlement, geosynthetics, ground modification, and tunneling. Experience of performing geotechnical analysis and design in an effective and efficient manner; diagnose potential geotechnical problems and evaluate their probable effects on design options and constructability, and provide viable geotechnical recommendations. Knowledge of earthwork and geotechnical construction methods, specifications, and quality assurance and quality control practices. Advanced course work on geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics. Knowledge of Caltrans project development process, design and construction standards, and maintenance practices. The ability to acquire additional and new knowledge of geotechnical engineering through additional course work or self‑study; produce concise, organized, logical, and effective reports and presentations; communicate effectively, both in written and oral form; and work in teams and interact with individuals and groups from the Department, governmental agencies, and private consulting firms. Benefits
Benefits: View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Hardeep S Chahal, 916-227-7839, hardeep.chahal@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Kanchan Shahi, 916-825-4251, kanchan.shahi@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) 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.
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