Caltrans District 3
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Caltrans District 3, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Join to apply for the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS role at Caltrans District 3. Job posting: Local Assistance Branch Lead, Department of Transportation, JC-495854. Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month. Final Filing Date: 10/29/2025. Job Description And Duties
Under the general direction of the Division Manager of Project Initiation and Local Assistance, the incumbent, in conjunction with the Local Assistance Program Manager (Senior Transportation Engineer) and Local Assistance Environmental Branch Lead (Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor), is responsible for the District\'s Local Assistance Program. This position requires registration as a Professional Engineer in California and is responsible for performing a wide range of difficult engineering and administrative tasks. The incumbent acts as the District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) for District 2 as defined by the Local Assistance Program, is the point of contact for all local agencies within District 2 for matters pertaining to the various Federal and State funding programs administered by the Local Assistance Program and is an advocate for the local agencies. The DLAE works in a team environment to deliver the Local Assistance Program and provides quality services while ensuring compliance with Federal and State policies. Incumbent is expected to work independently with a high degree of initiative and motivation, inspire confidence and respect from partners and staff. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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. 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. PARF# 02-6-151 / JC 495854 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
This position is located at: 1657 Riverside Drive, Redding, CA 96001. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details
Job Code #: JC-495854 Position #(s): 902-800-3161-XXX Working Title: Local Assistance Branch Lead Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month (S). New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Shasta County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: California Department of Transportation Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 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
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions:
Please respond to the following prompts below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. Failure to complete the SOQ may result in disqualification from interview. Please share a situation where you used creative problem solving or an unconventional solution to accomplish an important goal. Relationship building, communication skills, and the ability to find common ground to address complex issues are a critical requirement for this position. Provide examples of your work experience that demonstrate your ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to lead and manage a team to develop a project or provide a service. Describe a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker which impacted your job performance and the work product. How did you deal with the situation? Work at Caltrans District 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zALbTGepW9U 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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. Final Filing Date: 10/29/2025. 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. 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. Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting hard copy, include a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing. If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy may be submitted via the alternative method listed. Address for Mailing Application Packages: 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: Department of Transportation, Drop-Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Office hours: 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). Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. See Special Requirements for SOQ instructions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Benefits:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information: Human Resources Contact and Hiring Unit Contact are available to answer questions regarding the application process and position. EEO Office contact details are provided for reasonable accommodations or equal employment opportunity questions. Important Applications Instructions: The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand-delivered applications, include Job Control number (JC-495854), PARF# 02-6-151, and title on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications are highly recommended. If you meet minimum qualifications based on Education, License, or Certificate, include copies of your Degree/Transcripts, License, or Certificate with your State application. Do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire with your completed State application. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Confidential information such as Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age should be omitted from submitted documents. EEO Information
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 or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State seeks a drug-free workplace.
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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Join to apply for the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS role at Caltrans District 3. Job posting: Local Assistance Branch Lead, Department of Transportation, JC-495854. Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month. Final Filing Date: 10/29/2025. Job Description And Duties
Under the general direction of the Division Manager of Project Initiation and Local Assistance, the incumbent, in conjunction with the Local Assistance Program Manager (Senior Transportation Engineer) and Local Assistance Environmental Branch Lead (Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor), is responsible for the District\'s Local Assistance Program. This position requires registration as a Professional Engineer in California and is responsible for performing a wide range of difficult engineering and administrative tasks. The incumbent acts as the District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) for District 2 as defined by the Local Assistance Program, is the point of contact for all local agencies within District 2 for matters pertaining to the various Federal and State funding programs administered by the Local Assistance Program and is an advocate for the local agencies. The DLAE works in a team environment to deliver the Local Assistance Program and provides quality services while ensuring compliance with Federal and State policies. Incumbent is expected to work independently with a high degree of initiative and motivation, inspire confidence and respect from partners and staff. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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. 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. PARF# 02-6-151 / JC 495854 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
This position is located at: 1657 Riverside Drive, Redding, CA 96001. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details
Job Code #: JC-495854 Position #(s): 902-800-3161-XXX Working Title: Local Assistance Branch Lead Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month (S). New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Shasta County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: California Department of Transportation Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 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
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions:
Please respond to the following prompts below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. Failure to complete the SOQ may result in disqualification from interview. Please share a situation where you used creative problem solving or an unconventional solution to accomplish an important goal. Relationship building, communication skills, and the ability to find common ground to address complex issues are a critical requirement for this position. Provide examples of your work experience that demonstrate your ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to lead and manage a team to develop a project or provide a service. Describe a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker which impacted your job performance and the work product. How did you deal with the situation? Work at Caltrans District 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zALbTGepW9U 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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. Final Filing Date: 10/29/2025. 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. 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. Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting hard copy, include a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing. If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy may be submitted via the alternative method listed. Address for Mailing Application Packages: 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: Department of Transportation, Drop-Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Office hours: 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). Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. See Special Requirements for SOQ instructions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Benefits:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information: Human Resources Contact and Hiring Unit Contact are available to answer questions regarding the application process and position. EEO Office contact details are provided for reasonable accommodations or equal employment opportunity questions. Important Applications Instructions: The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand-delivered applications, include Job Control number (JC-495854), PARF# 02-6-151, and title on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications are highly recommended. If you meet minimum qualifications based on Education, License, or Certificate, include copies of your Degree/Transcripts, License, or Certificate with your State application. Do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire with your completed State application. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Confidential information such as Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age should be omitted from submitted documents. EEO Information
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 or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State seeks a drug-free workplace.
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