Caltrans
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Caltrans, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
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Base pay range 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 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.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-489924
Position #: 913-110-3155-XXX
Working Title: Office Chief, Project Management Oversight
Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Salary: $13,892.00 - $15,782.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information: 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.
Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity. Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief for Local Assistance, a Principal Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Office of Project Management Oversight. The incumbent is responsible for authorizing federally funded local assistance projects in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/Caltrans Joint Stewardship and Oversight Agreement. The incumbent makes appropriate recommendations to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) with various allocations of State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds in accordance with STIP guidelines. The incumbent will lead the local project management activities and track all key project delivery milestones.
Additional information about the job is in the Duty Statement.
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 engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Option I: One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior level engineer in the California state service.
Option II: One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service, and two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service.
Option III: Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior 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. Accurate and complete filling of the State application (STD. 678) is important.
This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/5/2026. Applicants are required to attach letters if applicable. Only the most qualified applicants will advance in the selection process.
Submission Methods Electronic: Submit via CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Mail: Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Shirley Phan (25MSP062), Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86, 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036.
Drop‑off: Same address. Drop in exam unit drop box in lobby 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Required Documents
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic).
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications: Submit on the MSP Statement of Qualifications Form PM-0504, include in Additional Documents. Use type “Other” and specify “SOQ”.
Evidence of OOC experience: Submit signed and approved OOC documentation if applicable.
Reasonable accommodations: Request at time of contact to schedule interview.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Government Administration.
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Base pay range 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 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.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-489924
Position #: 913-110-3155-XXX
Working Title: Office Chief, Project Management Oversight
Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Salary: $13,892.00 - $15,782.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information: 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.
Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity. Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief for Local Assistance, a Principal Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Office of Project Management Oversight. The incumbent is responsible for authorizing federally funded local assistance projects in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/Caltrans Joint Stewardship and Oversight Agreement. The incumbent makes appropriate recommendations to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) with various allocations of State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds in accordance with STIP guidelines. The incumbent will lead the local project management activities and track all key project delivery milestones.
Additional information about the job is in the Duty Statement.
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 engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Option I: One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior level engineer in the California state service.
Option II: One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service, and two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service.
Option III: Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior 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. Accurate and complete filling of the State application (STD. 678) is important.
This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/5/2026. Applicants are required to attach letters if applicable. Only the most qualified applicants will advance in the selection process.
Submission Methods Electronic: Submit via CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Mail: Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Shirley Phan (25MSP062), Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86, 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036.
Drop‑off: Same address. Drop in exam unit drop box in lobby 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Required Documents
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic).
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications: Submit on the MSP Statement of Qualifications Form PM-0504, include in Additional Documents. Use type “Other” and specify “SOQ”.
Evidence of OOC experience: Submit signed and approved OOC documentation if applicable.
Reasonable accommodations: Request at time of contact to schedule interview.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Government Administration.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Caltrans by 2x.
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