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Base pay range Base salary: $13,892.00 - $15,782.00
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 workplace. 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.
Position Details Job Code:
JC-495923
Position #(s):
559-240-3184-008
Working Title:
Office Chief (Districts 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10)
Classification:
SUPERVISING BRIDGE ENGINEER
Salary Range:
$13,892.00 - $15,782.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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.
Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Job Description and Duties Under the direction of a Principal Bridge Engineer, the incumbent will work as the Office Chief of Bridge Design. This is a management level position with responsibility for project delivery relative to bridge design work primarily in the Central Regions (Districts 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10) of Caltrans.
The incumbent may also act as an assistant to the Bridge Design Deputy Division Chief in charge of a functional area performing difficult and complex bridge or transportation-related structure engineering work in the field or headquarters office; or act as a departmental representative, a staff specialist, a consultant in a specific bridge or transportation-related structure engineering field, or on a complex project or research study plus other related work.
Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements Per California Code of Regulations 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.
This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Either I: One year of structure engineering experience as a Senior Bridge Engineer in the California state service.
Or II: One year of experience equivalent in level of responsibility to a Senior Transportation Engineer in the California state service AND at least two years of structure engineering experience as a Transportation Engineer (Civil), Range D, or higher in the California state service.
Or III: Broad and extensive (five or more years) engineering experience in the design, construction, and maintenance inspection of bridges, major transportation-related structures, or transportation-related buildings. (a) One year of bridge design, construction, or maintenance inspection experience, and (b) two years in a supervisory capacity comparable in level of responsibility to a Senior Bridge Engineer in the California state service.)
Examination Information This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. Candidates should take special care in accurately and completely filling out their State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.
Interview applicants will be notified of their results. This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (11/6/2025) to be considered.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications and provide required documentation as listed below.
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 must be included.
Resume (optional).
Statement of Qualifications: Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Responses must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM‑0504). Submit your completed PM‑0504 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop‑down menu for Type of Document and enter “SOQ” for the Description. Upload your completed PM‑0504, then Save & Review Application.
Locked PM‑0504 for 25MSP083.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Request at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Gwen Ling (25MSP083), Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS‑86, 1727/30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: same as above; please place in examination unit drop box in the lobby, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range Base salary: $13,892.00 - $15,782.00
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 workplace. 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.
Position Details Job Code:
JC-495923
Position #(s):
559-240-3184-008
Working Title:
Office Chief (Districts 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10)
Classification:
SUPERVISING BRIDGE ENGINEER
Salary Range:
$13,892.00 - $15,782.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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.
Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Job Description and Duties Under the direction of a Principal Bridge Engineer, the incumbent will work as the Office Chief of Bridge Design. This is a management level position with responsibility for project delivery relative to bridge design work primarily in the Central Regions (Districts 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10) of Caltrans.
The incumbent may also act as an assistant to the Bridge Design Deputy Division Chief in charge of a functional area performing difficult and complex bridge or transportation-related structure engineering work in the field or headquarters office; or act as a departmental representative, a staff specialist, a consultant in a specific bridge or transportation-related structure engineering field, or on a complex project or research study plus other related work.
Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements Per California Code of Regulations 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.
This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Either I: One year of structure engineering experience as a Senior Bridge Engineer in the California state service.
Or II: One year of experience equivalent in level of responsibility to a Senior Transportation Engineer in the California state service AND at least two years of structure engineering experience as a Transportation Engineer (Civil), Range D, or higher in the California state service.
Or III: Broad and extensive (five or more years) engineering experience in the design, construction, and maintenance inspection of bridges, major transportation-related structures, or transportation-related buildings. (a) One year of bridge design, construction, or maintenance inspection experience, and (b) two years in a supervisory capacity comparable in level of responsibility to a Senior Bridge Engineer in the California state service.)
Examination Information This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. Candidates should take special care in accurately and completely filling out their State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.
Interview applicants will be notified of their results. This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (11/6/2025) to be considered.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications and provide required documentation as listed below.
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 must be included.
Resume (optional).
Statement of Qualifications: Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Responses must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM‑0504). Submit your completed PM‑0504 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop‑down menu for Type of Document and enter “SOQ” for the Description. Upload your completed PM‑0504, then Save & Review Application.
Locked PM‑0504 for 25MSP083.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Request at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Gwen Ling (25MSP083), Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS‑86, 1727/30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: same as above; please place in examination unit drop box in the lobby, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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