Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Assistant Resident Engineer
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Tustin, California, United States, 92681
Assistant Resident Engineer
Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer or Construction Engineer, the Transportation Engineer (Civil) performs a wide range of professional engineering work in a construction office and/or field setting and inspects progress of the work to assure compliance with contract plans and specifications on all phases of highway construction. This will include assisting the Resident Engineer with administering construction contracts, inspection of contractor's operations, preparation of change orders, claims responses, review of Critical Path Method Schedule, attend and/or conduct various project meetings, closeout of claims and contracts, works on minor, major and/or emergency projects throughout the District. Incumbent assures appropriate measurement and payment is made and that project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, proactively identifying conflicts or improvements in contract documents, and overseeing contract and claim closeout for Minor, Standard, Oversight, Design-Build, or emergency projects across the District (Orange County). PARF# 12-6-116 / JC-495867 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
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. You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement . Working Conditions
Position located at 15700 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780, Orange County - District 12/Division of Project Delivery. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The incumbent will work in a construction site and field office, and may be required to travel locally, and occasionally, to other areas of the state for training or project meetings. Workload will subject incumbent to frequent night work, frequent changes in work shift, frequent changes of work hours and workdays. Project assignments can be anywhere in District 12, Orange County. Incumbent will be exposed to various work environments, including outdoor traffic, sun, wind, rain, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and extreme hot or cold during field inspections; in such instances, appropriate safety equipment will be provided. Field office work environment is typically a climate‑controlled office. The incumbent may sit for long periods of time while using a keyboard and video display terminal. The hours of scheduled work will be at the discretion of the Senior Transportation Engineer and/or based on organizational needs and construction work schedule. Overtime and/or weekend work may be required. Incumbent will be required to use State issued cell phone and vehicle responsibly in conformance with the Department’s policies, and respond timely during duty hours and provide after‑hours contact information to their supervisors for purposes of emergency response as it relates to their construction projects. Incumbent may be called back to the worksite after incumbent has completed the regular shift. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. 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 (Resident Engineer) requires a valid Professional Engineer (Civil) license 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. 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 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: Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495867, 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495867, 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: 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.
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Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer or Construction Engineer, the Transportation Engineer (Civil) performs a wide range of professional engineering work in a construction office and/or field setting and inspects progress of the work to assure compliance with contract plans and specifications on all phases of highway construction. This will include assisting the Resident Engineer with administering construction contracts, inspection of contractor's operations, preparation of change orders, claims responses, review of Critical Path Method Schedule, attend and/or conduct various project meetings, closeout of claims and contracts, works on minor, major and/or emergency projects throughout the District. Incumbent assures appropriate measurement and payment is made and that project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, proactively identifying conflicts or improvements in contract documents, and overseeing contract and claim closeout for Minor, Standard, Oversight, Design-Build, or emergency projects across the District (Orange County). PARF# 12-6-116 / JC-495867 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
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. You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement . Working Conditions
Position located at 15700 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780, Orange County - District 12/Division of Project Delivery. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The incumbent will work in a construction site and field office, and may be required to travel locally, and occasionally, to other areas of the state for training or project meetings. Workload will subject incumbent to frequent night work, frequent changes in work shift, frequent changes of work hours and workdays. Project assignments can be anywhere in District 12, Orange County. Incumbent will be exposed to various work environments, including outdoor traffic, sun, wind, rain, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and extreme hot or cold during field inspections; in such instances, appropriate safety equipment will be provided. Field office work environment is typically a climate‑controlled office. The incumbent may sit for long periods of time while using a keyboard and video display terminal. The hours of scheduled work will be at the discretion of the Senior Transportation Engineer and/or based on organizational needs and construction work schedule. Overtime and/or weekend work may be required. Incumbent will be required to use State issued cell phone and vehicle responsibly in conformance with the Department’s policies, and respond timely during duty hours and provide after‑hours contact information to their supervisors for purposes of emergency response as it relates to their construction projects. Incumbent may be called back to the worksite after incumbent has completed the regular shift. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. 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 (Resident Engineer) requires a valid Professional Engineer (Civil) license 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. 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 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: Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495867, 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495867, 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: 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.
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