Senior Transportation Engineer, Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the development and  improvement of statewide design guidance, standards, procedures and policies. In this capacity, through liaison activities with

other Headquarters, Regional, District, and external partners, the incumbent recommends and/or reviews proposed updates and  improvements to project development guidance which implements Department policies and directives. Assists the Highway

Design Manual (HDM) Editor, the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) Editor, and the Project Development  Workflow Guide (PDWG) Editor in analyzing, writing, collaborating, finalizing, and publishing new and revised project delivery and

related guidance. This also includes insuring that best practices, policies, and recommendations are incorporated into  Department design guidance.

PARF 53-27- 0013 / JC 531905

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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.

The base of operation for this employee is in Sacramento. While in Sacramento, the employee works in a climate-controlled  office under artificial lighting. The employee in this position will also be expected to travel occasionally to a District office or other  State operated buildings and facilities located around the State and to Federal facilities both within the State and around the  United States. While on travel status, the employee also is typically working in a climate-controlled office under artificial  lighting. On occasion, the employee may need to visit construction projects and other sites in the outdoors which may cause

them exposure to: dirt; dust; noise; uneven ground surfaces; allergens in the air; and/or hot or cold temperature extremes.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) PE License Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience in delivering different types of transportation projects, highlighting your contributions to each.

2. Describe your experience in implementing Caltrans standards, policies, procedures, or guidance related to transportation engineering.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in verbal and written communication with internal and external partners.

Possession of 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 either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of Departmental design policies, procedures, standards, and other factors relating to the geometric, minor concrete,  pavement, drainage, roadside, pedestrian, and bicycle design of transportation facilities

Knowledge of organizational and functional relationships both within and outside the Department that pertain to the design,  construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation facilities and have knowledge of the basic principles of physics,  chemistry and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; stress analysis; mechanics; strength of materials; properties and uses  of engineering construction materials; methods and equipment of engineering construction; and engineering economics.

The ability to, based on engineering experience, exercise sound judgment on matters relating to the geometric, pavement,  drainage, roadside, pedestrian, and bicycle design of transportation facilities; the ability to recognize geometric, pavement,  drainage, and roadside designs which may adversely impact user and traveler safety and/or operations, especially at  intersections and interchanges for all users and modes of travel; and, then facilitate the resolution of such deficiencies and have  analytical abilities related to geometric, pavement, drainage, roadside, pedestrian, and bicycle design standards; to effectively

communicate and coordinate, both orally and in written form, with management and employees in Headquarters, Districts, and  personnel outside the organization; ability to write technical reports and be able to interpret results from technical studies; ability  to assimilate technical and procedural input from various sources on a given subject, evaluate that input, develop alternative  courses of action, make objective recommendations, and follow-up with implementation through written and oral communication;

and ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of the work, and to communicate  effectively.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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 -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.