Caltrans District 3
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Caltrans District 3, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Job Posting: Traffic Safety North, Branch Chief
Department of Transportation
Job Code: JC-501909
Position Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 1/2/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop‑off
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Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Office Chief, Traffic Safety, the incumbent performs supervisory engineering technical work related to traffic safety functions and does other work as required. The incumbent is responsible for the northern counties within District 10: San Joaquin, Alpine, Calaveras, Amador.
Responsibilities include:
Providing technical direction and leadership for traffic safety projects.
Developing and implementing policies and procedures for traffic safety.
Managing and supervising engineering staff and contractors.
Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Conducting site visits and assessments.
Preparing reports and recommendations for management.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Possession of a valid driver’s license when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
Statement of Qualifications – Instructions
Describe your leadership style and explain how it equips you to serve as a Senior Transportation Engineer with a key role in improving traffic safety in District 10. What strengths would you bring to this leadership position?
Describe your experience supervising technical staff. How do you mentor, coach, or develop staff to build a strong, high‑performing team? Include examples of how you address performance, support growth, and maintain accountability.
Provide an example of a challenging project where you worked with external stakeholders (such as local agencies, CHP, or community groups). What was your role, and how did you help move the project forward?
What long‑term improvements or focus areas would you prioritize to strengthen District 10’s traffic safety program, and why?
What is your understanding of the Safe System Approach, and do you have any experience applying these principles in your work? Please provide an example if applicable.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications Possession of the 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 the following websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members and 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: 1/2/2026. 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).
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).
How to Apply
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents). Must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Mailing address: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036.
Drop‑off address: 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
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or hard copy).
Resume (optional).
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
Benefits Summary View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Javeeria Tahir (279) 234-2525, Javeeria.Tahir@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Alicia Santos (209) 948-7927, alicia.santos@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
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Department of Transportation
Job Code: JC-501909
Position Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 1/2/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop‑off
Print Job
Save Job
Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Office Chief, Traffic Safety, the incumbent performs supervisory engineering technical work related to traffic safety functions and does other work as required. The incumbent is responsible for the northern counties within District 10: San Joaquin, Alpine, Calaveras, Amador.
Responsibilities include:
Providing technical direction and leadership for traffic safety projects.
Developing and implementing policies and procedures for traffic safety.
Managing and supervising engineering staff and contractors.
Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Conducting site visits and assessments.
Preparing reports and recommendations for management.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Possession of a valid driver’s license when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
Statement of Qualifications – Instructions
Describe your leadership style and explain how it equips you to serve as a Senior Transportation Engineer with a key role in improving traffic safety in District 10. What strengths would you bring to this leadership position?
Describe your experience supervising technical staff. How do you mentor, coach, or develop staff to build a strong, high‑performing team? Include examples of how you address performance, support growth, and maintain accountability.
Provide an example of a challenging project where you worked with external stakeholders (such as local agencies, CHP, or community groups). What was your role, and how did you help move the project forward?
What long‑term improvements or focus areas would you prioritize to strengthen District 10’s traffic safety program, and why?
What is your understanding of the Safe System Approach, and do you have any experience applying these principles in your work? Please provide an example if applicable.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications Possession of the 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 the following websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members and 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: 1/2/2026. 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).
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).
How to Apply
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents). Must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Mailing address: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036.
Drop‑off address: 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
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or hard copy).
Resume (optional).
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
Benefits Summary View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Javeeria Tahir (279) 234-2525, Javeeria.Tahir@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Alicia Santos (209) 948-7927, alicia.santos@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
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