State of California
Permit Writer/Inspector - Civil
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Department of Transportation
JC-502260
Permit Writer/Inspector - Civil TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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: 1/19/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, the employee is responsible for preparing and/or reviewing Traffic Operations Analysis Reports (TOAR) and Intersection Safety and Operational Assessment Process (ISOAP) on a district wide basis. Duties include preparing and reviewing traffic engineering studies to aid in the development of capital outlay support projects, identifying potential safety and/or operational deficiencies on the state highway system, and performing site evaluations. The employee will be required to travel on a district wide basis and attend public meetings and hearings to explain decision making, methodology, and policy practices regarding the principles of traffic engineering. The employee should have knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The employee must be proficient with traffic analysis software tools such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, SimTraffic, and SIDRA.
Qualifications Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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.
Working Conditions Position located at 50 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of the Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well‑rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.
In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.
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
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Salary ranges:
Class A: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00
Class B: $7,428.00 - $9,296.00
Class C: $8,896.00 - $11,131.00
Class D: $9,712.00 - $12,152.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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.
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 submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. Alternatively, hard copy applications may be mailed to:
Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Or dropped off at:
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:
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Hiring Unit Contact: Asia Gordon (805) 440-6091 asia.gordon@dot.ca.gov
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 work place. 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.
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JC-502260
Permit Writer/Inspector - Civil TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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: 1/19/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, the employee is responsible for preparing and/or reviewing Traffic Operations Analysis Reports (TOAR) and Intersection Safety and Operational Assessment Process (ISOAP) on a district wide basis. Duties include preparing and reviewing traffic engineering studies to aid in the development of capital outlay support projects, identifying potential safety and/or operational deficiencies on the state highway system, and performing site evaluations. The employee will be required to travel on a district wide basis and attend public meetings and hearings to explain decision making, methodology, and policy practices regarding the principles of traffic engineering. The employee should have knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The employee must be proficient with traffic analysis software tools such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, SimTraffic, and SIDRA.
Qualifications Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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.
Working Conditions Position located at 50 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of the Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well‑rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.
In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.
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
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Salary ranges:
Class A: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00
Class B: $7,428.00 - $9,296.00
Class C: $8,896.00 - $11,131.00
Class D: $9,712.00 - $12,152.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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.
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 submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. Alternatively, hard copy applications may be mailed to:
Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Or dropped off at:
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:
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Hiring Unit Contact: Asia Gordon (805) 440-6091 asia.gordon@dot.ca.gov
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 work place. 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.
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