State of California
Department of Transportation
JC-503015 - Transportation Permit Writer (Transportation Engineering Technician/Jr Engineering Technician)
Salary: $3,951.00 - $7,063.00 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: 1/9/2026
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Branch Chief of Transportation Permits Issuance (Senior Transportation Engineer/ Supervisor), the incumbent Transportation Engineering Technician serves as the Transportation Permits Writer in the Transportation Permits Issuance Branch.
The incumbent performs complex technical work pertaining to transportation permits. Responsibilities include:
Write permit applications for single trip, annual, repetitive, and/or variance permits for extra-legal vehicles and/or loads on state highways.
Act as a Construction/Maintenance Liaison by maintaining the program’s database with restrictions influencing permit routing.
Review/inspect the work of others as a secondary audit.
Assist supervisors with reviewing and updating Caltrans permit policies, best operating practices, and permits processing software.
PARF# 51-6-041 / JC-503015
Working Conditions Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Telework may be eligible; the amount is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy.
Employees are expected to be able to report to the worksite with minimum notification if urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters location as needed.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement is considered per employee’s headquarters location, primary residence, and applicable CalHR regulations or bargaining unit contract provisions.
For further details, please contact Meenarama Meenakshi Sundaramat at (916) 809-3978 or email Meenarama.Meenakshi.Sundaram@dot.ca.gov.
Minimum Requirements
Transportation Engineering Technician (class specification)
Junior Engineering Technician (class specification)
Salary ranges: Class A: $3,951.00 - $4,949.00 Class B: $4,695.00 - $5,876.00 Class C: $5,644.00 - $7,063.00 (new to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range).
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It must be typed, no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font.
Describe your experience and skills that would help you to be successful in this assignment.
Describe your experience collaborating with others to prepare and convey technical information to multiple stakeholders.
Describe your experience balancing multiple assignments and priorities, and your ability to prioritize your work and meet strict deadlines.
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re‑employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
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.
Who May Apply: Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, 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 eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.
How To Apply: Submit Complete Application Packages including STD 678 or electronic equivalent and required documents. Electronic submissions are recommended.
Addresses:
Mailing: Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑Off: 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 documents:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic form) with all relevant experience and education demonstrating the Minimum Qualifications.
Resume optional.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – required. Follow special instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled. Direct questions about accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, etc. The State strives to maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: question regarding application process. Hiring Unit Contact: question regarding position. Reasonable Accommodations: contact interview scheduler at the time of interview. EEO Office: address internal. California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (voice).
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JC-503015 - Transportation Permit Writer (Transportation Engineering Technician/Jr Engineering Technician)
Salary: $3,951.00 - $7,063.00 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: 1/9/2026
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Branch Chief of Transportation Permits Issuance (Senior Transportation Engineer/ Supervisor), the incumbent Transportation Engineering Technician serves as the Transportation Permits Writer in the Transportation Permits Issuance Branch.
The incumbent performs complex technical work pertaining to transportation permits. Responsibilities include:
Write permit applications for single trip, annual, repetitive, and/or variance permits for extra-legal vehicles and/or loads on state highways.
Act as a Construction/Maintenance Liaison by maintaining the program’s database with restrictions influencing permit routing.
Review/inspect the work of others as a secondary audit.
Assist supervisors with reviewing and updating Caltrans permit policies, best operating practices, and permits processing software.
PARF# 51-6-041 / JC-503015
Working Conditions Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Telework may be eligible; the amount is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy.
Employees are expected to be able to report to the worksite with minimum notification if urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters location as needed.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement is considered per employee’s headquarters location, primary residence, and applicable CalHR regulations or bargaining unit contract provisions.
For further details, please contact Meenarama Meenakshi Sundaramat at (916) 809-3978 or email Meenarama.Meenakshi.Sundaram@dot.ca.gov.
Minimum Requirements
Transportation Engineering Technician (class specification)
Junior Engineering Technician (class specification)
Salary ranges: Class A: $3,951.00 - $4,949.00 Class B: $4,695.00 - $5,876.00 Class C: $5,644.00 - $7,063.00 (new to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range).
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It must be typed, no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font.
Describe your experience and skills that would help you to be successful in this assignment.
Describe your experience collaborating with others to prepare and convey technical information to multiple stakeholders.
Describe your experience balancing multiple assignments and priorities, and your ability to prioritize your work and meet strict deadlines.
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re‑employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
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.
Who May Apply: Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, 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 eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.
How To Apply: Submit Complete Application Packages including STD 678 or electronic equivalent and required documents. Electronic submissions are recommended.
Addresses:
Mailing: Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑Off: 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 documents:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic form) with all relevant experience and education demonstrating the Minimum Qualifications.
Resume optional.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – required. Follow special instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled. Direct questions about accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, etc. The State strives to maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: question regarding application process. Hiring Unit Contact: question regarding position. Reasonable Accommodations: contact interview scheduler at the time of interview. EEO Office: address internal. California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (voice).
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