Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Senior Transportation Engineer
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Stockton, California, United States, 95202
Senior Transportation Engineer
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Office Chief, performs transportation civil engineering work of average and greater difficulty. The main purpose of the duties is to be a premier engineering team delivering transportation projects for our project stakeholders and regional partners. In addition to the Department's values, we consider safety, efficiency, cost, quality, sustainability, environmental protection, aesthetics, and community values in all of the products we design. Ensures during the development of projects, the consideration, and when appropriate, the implementation of Smart Mobility and Complete Streets components, towards the Department's Mission to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability. Incumbent may be assigned by Supervisor to be a Lead‑worker to train, direct, and manage the work of other staff within assigned branch. As incumbent progresses in experience, assignment will increase from average to high difficulty.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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.
https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! 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 Re‑Advertisement. This is a reposting of JC‑484498. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re‑apply. Your application will be considered.
Position located at 1976 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockton, San Joaquin County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate‑controlled, cubicle office environment under natural and artificial lighting. They will be responsible for keeping the branch work area clean and project files organized for easy access; as well as ensuring that the conduct and noise levels of staff do not adversely affect the work of others. Employees will also periodically be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, or temperature extremes. When field work is involved, they are responsible for ensuring that proper safety precautions are communicated and followed by staff.
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 headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining‑unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include an SOQ that does not exceed 2 pages in length that addresses the following:
1. Demonstrate your experience, knowledge and application of effective supervision and leadership skills.
This includes acting in a supervisory/lead capacity, assigning duties, evaluating employee work performance, employee development, as well as addressing disciplinary issues and evaluation of employee abilities.
Discuss your experience leading functional work teams to successfully deliver quality assigned products on time and on schedule in a cooperative environment with effective communication.
2. Demonstrate your experience and knowledge in transportation engineering, project development procedures, standards, policies and practices.
Provide your experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), preparing technical reports, such as Project Initiation Reports (PIRs), Project Reports (PRs), Design Standard Decision Documents (DSDDs); preparing memorandums and letters; giving presentations to internal or external stakeholders.
Provide your public meeting experience, ability to develop networks, build internal and external partnerships, including other District personnel and Headquarters.
Provide practices in planning, organizing, and assigning work efforts to others and reviewing the work of a professional design staff.
Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR 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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications – A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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: Rashika Raj (279) 599‑8483 Rashika.Raj@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Frenz Faller (209) 429‑1597 Frenz.Faller@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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Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Office Chief, performs transportation civil engineering work of average and greater difficulty. The main purpose of the duties is to be a premier engineering team delivering transportation projects for our project stakeholders and regional partners. In addition to the Department's values, we consider safety, efficiency, cost, quality, sustainability, environmental protection, aesthetics, and community values in all of the products we design. Ensures during the development of projects, the consideration, and when appropriate, the implementation of Smart Mobility and Complete Streets components, towards the Department's Mission to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability. Incumbent may be assigned by Supervisor to be a Lead‑worker to train, direct, and manage the work of other staff within assigned branch. As incumbent progresses in experience, assignment will increase from average to high difficulty.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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.
https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! 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 Re‑Advertisement. This is a reposting of JC‑484498. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re‑apply. Your application will be considered.
Position located at 1976 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockton, San Joaquin County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate‑controlled, cubicle office environment under natural and artificial lighting. They will be responsible for keeping the branch work area clean and project files organized for easy access; as well as ensuring that the conduct and noise levels of staff do not adversely affect the work of others. Employees will also periodically be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, or temperature extremes. When field work is involved, they are responsible for ensuring that proper safety precautions are communicated and followed by staff.
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 headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining‑unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include an SOQ that does not exceed 2 pages in length that addresses the following:
1. Demonstrate your experience, knowledge and application of effective supervision and leadership skills.
This includes acting in a supervisory/lead capacity, assigning duties, evaluating employee work performance, employee development, as well as addressing disciplinary issues and evaluation of employee abilities.
Discuss your experience leading functional work teams to successfully deliver quality assigned products on time and on schedule in a cooperative environment with effective communication.
2. Demonstrate your experience and knowledge in transportation engineering, project development procedures, standards, policies and practices.
Provide your experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), preparing technical reports, such as Project Initiation Reports (PIRs), Project Reports (PRs), Design Standard Decision Documents (DSDDs); preparing memorandums and letters; giving presentations to internal or external stakeholders.
Provide your public meeting experience, ability to develop networks, build internal and external partnerships, including other District personnel and Headquarters.
Provide practices in planning, organizing, and assigning work efforts to others and reviewing the work of a professional design staff.
Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR 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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications – A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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: Rashika Raj (279) 599‑8483 Rashika.Raj@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Frenz Faller (209) 429‑1597 Frenz.Faller@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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