Maintenance TMS Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, the incumbent will perform the transportation field and office electrical, electronic and related maintenance engineering work relating to Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements, Traffic Signals, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems. Incumbent will prepare and review reports, plans, and specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the installation, repair and maintenance of aforementioned electrical systems. Incumbent will coordinate with the Electrical Maintenance, Traffic Operations (TO) and Construction for operational status of all field elements reporting to and from the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and other systems. Incumbent will act as maintenance engineering support in all aspects of TMS field elements.

PARF 12-27-0072 | JC-527976

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Electrical)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.

Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Electrical in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle.  Candidates who take the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at  View email address on calcareers.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 .

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Working Conditions

Position located in District 12 at 6681 Marine Way, Irvine, CA. 92618

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light at their base of operations and in various field office locations (maintenance stations and construction field offices). However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. The incumbent will be exposed to various work environments including outdoor traffic, sun, wind, rain, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and extreme hot or cold during field work. Field work will take place at various times of the day or night and will require work under a variety of lighting and environmental 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.

Special Requirements

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state or leased vehicle.
• Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.
• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.

The Statement of Qualification s (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 how your education, knowledge, and experience make you the most qualified for this position.
2. Describe experience working with multiple stakeholders on complex issues and meeting various demands.
3. Demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparing technical reports, memorandums, and presenting information to management, engineers, and external partners.
4. Describe your experience working with Transportation Management System (TMS) technologies and performing system administration tasks. In your response, provide examples that demonstrate your ability to support, configure, or troubleshoot transportation-related systems and communication networks.

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:

Incumbent must have advance and broad knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices. Must have ability to assist in the preparation and review of reports, plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E), basic departmental procedures as related to design, construction, and maintenance of TMS elements. Must have knowledge of computers, networks, operating systems and applications, such as MS Word, Excel, desktop database, and the ability to learn new applications. Incumbent is expected to have some knowledge of departmental operations and their interrelationship to the project development process. Must have knowledge of construction methods for the installation of Traffic Signals, TMS elements, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems. Incumbent must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, prepare correspondence and reports, and communicate effectively with other Department functional units, as well as, local agencies, contractors, and consultants. Incumbent must be able to work independently to analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Incumbent must be open to change and new information; adapting their work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected issues, and adjust quickly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.

Must have the ability to develop innovative solutions to recurring maintenance problems. Ability to work independently, learn quickly, analyze situations, and communicate tactfully and effectively with a variety of people with different backgrounds, experiences and attitudes.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-527976), PARF 12-27-0072 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer, Electrical) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

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