Caltrans District 3
PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Caltrans District 3, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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Job Posting Deputy District Director - Traffic Operations Department of Transportation JC-502529 PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $15,263.00 - $17,336.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
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Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the District Director, the incumbent is responsible for managing the Division of Traffic Operations, which includes the Office of Safety and Office of Mobility. Specific responsibilities include planning, organizing, budgeting, controlling, reviewing and directing the work of Traffic Operations programs. The incumbent makes presentations to the public and local agencies, represents the Department on policy matters, prepares correspondence and reports; Duty Officer; and acts for the District 10 Director as needed. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions 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 headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
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Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #: JC-502529 Position #(s): 910-385-3152-001 Working Title: Deputy District Director – Traffic Operations Classification: PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Monthly Salary: $15,263.00 – $17,336.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: San Joaquin County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Caltrans Mission and Vision 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy And EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements Pursuant to 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, electrical, or mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Either I:
Experience: One year of transportation engineering experience as a Supervising level engineer in the California state service; or four years of transportation engineering experience as a Senior level engineer.
Or II:
Experience: One year of managerial experience in the California state service equivalent in level to a Supervising Transportation Planner, or four years of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner. And Experience: Two years of civil engineering work at the Associate engineer level or higher in the California state service.
Or III:
Experience: Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience equivalent in responsibility to a Senior or higher level 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. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out their State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.
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.
Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
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.
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: Department of Transportation MSP Attn: Katie Wong (25MSP112) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation MSP Katie Wong (25MSP112) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036 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 – Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide specific examples to each question. Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM‑0504).
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Statement Of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position.
Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally amongst Caltrans’ corporate and District management; Caltrans’ external customers, including city and county staff, the Federal Highway Administration, Regional Transportation Planning agencies and elected officials.
Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to supervise a multi‑disciplinary professional staff and participate in public forums and technical groups.
Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to analyze and resolve highly complex and/or politically sensitive issues impacting transportation projects, and interagency and public relations issues with successful application of managerial motivation and negotiating skills.
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.
Drug‑Free Workplace 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.
Contact Information • Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. • Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made 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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Additional Information Please include MSP#25MSP112 and the title of the position you are applying for on the STD. 678 application form. Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment Survey to tell us how you found out about this job! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMQ7LDR
Veteran Preferences Effective January 1, 2009, Government Code Section 18991 was enacted which permits persons retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service‑connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty, shall be eligible to apply for promotional civil service examinations, for which he/she meets the minimum qualifications as prescribed by the class specification. Persons applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of their DD214 with their Examination Application (STD. 678).
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PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
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Caltrans District 3 .
Job Posting Deputy District Director - Traffic Operations Department of Transportation JC-502529 PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $15,263.00 - $17,336.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop‑off
Print Job
Save Job
Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the District Director, the incumbent is responsible for managing the Division of Traffic Operations, which includes the Office of Safety and Office of Mobility. Specific responsibilities include planning, organizing, budgeting, controlling, reviewing and directing the work of Traffic Operations programs. The incumbent makes presentations to the public and local agencies, represents the Department on policy matters, prepares correspondence and reports; Duty Officer; and acts for the District 10 Director as needed. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions 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 headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #: JC-502529 Position #(s): 910-385-3152-001 Working Title: Deputy District Director – Traffic Operations Classification: PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Monthly Salary: $15,263.00 – $17,336.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: San Joaquin County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Caltrans Mission and Vision 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy And EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements Pursuant to 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, electrical, or mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Either I:
Experience: One year of transportation engineering experience as a Supervising level engineer in the California state service; or four years of transportation engineering experience as a Senior level engineer.
Or II:
Experience: One year of managerial experience in the California state service equivalent in level to a Supervising Transportation Planner, or four years of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner. And Experience: Two years of civil engineering work at the Associate engineer level or higher in the California state service.
Or III:
Experience: Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience equivalent in responsibility to a Senior or higher level 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. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out their State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.
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.
Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
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.
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: Department of Transportation MSP Attn: Katie Wong (25MSP112) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation MSP Katie Wong (25MSP112) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036 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 – Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide specific examples to each question. Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM‑0504).
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Statement Of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position.
Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally amongst Caltrans’ corporate and District management; Caltrans’ external customers, including city and county staff, the Federal Highway Administration, Regional Transportation Planning agencies and elected officials.
Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to supervise a multi‑disciplinary professional staff and participate in public forums and technical groups.
Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to analyze and resolve highly complex and/or politically sensitive issues impacting transportation projects, and interagency and public relations issues with successful application of managerial motivation and negotiating skills.
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.
Drug‑Free Workplace 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.
Contact Information • Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. • Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made 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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Additional Information Please include MSP#25MSP112 and the title of the position you are applying for on the STD. 678 application form. Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment Survey to tell us how you found out about this job! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMQ7LDR
Veteran Preferences Effective January 1, 2009, Government Code Section 18991 was enacted which permits persons retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service‑connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty, shall be eligible to apply for promotional civil service examinations, for which he/she meets the minimum qualifications as prescribed by the class specification. Persons applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of their DD214 with their Examination Application (STD. 678).
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