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SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-500873
Position #(s):
902-100-3751-XXX
Working Title:
Project Manager
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Salary Range:
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Shasta County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Transportation
Department:
Caltrans; Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation; Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Program Project Management (PPM), Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent serves as Project Manager (PM) responsible for the delivery of assigned capital projects, which may include special and locally funded projects. Incumbent ensures that the projects are completed in accordance with the approved scope, schedule and budget. The PM will have responsibility from the Project Initiation Document (PID) through the completion or closeout of the project. The PM will lead authority over all project team members cost, schedule, and coordination of work. The PM will coordinate with local partners regarding projects and represent District 2 Program Project Management demonstrating transparency and accountability.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Engineering Geologist 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.
Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job: https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
Video: https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool!
Special Requirements – Statement of Qualifications
Describe when you organized, lead, and facilitated a team and how you promoted cooperation, encouragement, and values within that team.
Describe an occasion you experienced conflict in the work environment and how you dealt with the situation.
Describe examples of how you have effectively collaborated with internal and external partners.
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… 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: 12/19/2025.
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… SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.
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 STD 678 and required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If applying in hard copy, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing.
Mailing Address for Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Drop‑Off Address for Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop‑Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications – required as per Special Requirements.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for hiring interview process must request necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
role at
Caltrans
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-500873
Position #(s):
902-100-3751-XXX
Working Title:
Project Manager
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Salary Range:
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Shasta County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Transportation
Department:
Caltrans; Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation; Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Program Project Management (PPM), Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent serves as Project Manager (PM) responsible for the delivery of assigned capital projects, which may include special and locally funded projects. Incumbent ensures that the projects are completed in accordance with the approved scope, schedule and budget. The PM will have responsibility from the Project Initiation Document (PID) through the completion or closeout of the project. The PM will lead authority over all project team members cost, schedule, and coordination of work. The PM will coordinate with local partners regarding projects and represent District 2 Program Project Management demonstrating transparency and accountability.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Engineering Geologist 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.
Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job: https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
Video: https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool!
Special Requirements – Statement of Qualifications
Describe when you organized, lead, and facilitated a team and how you promoted cooperation, encouragement, and values within that team.
Describe an occasion you experienced conflict in the work environment and how you dealt with the situation.
Describe examples of how you have effectively collaborated with internal and external partners.
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… 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: 12/19/2025.
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… SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.
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 STD 678 and required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If applying in hard copy, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing.
Mailing Address for Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Drop‑Off Address for Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop‑Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications – required as per Special Requirements.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for hiring interview process must request necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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