SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Construction Oversight Program Manager

Construction Oversight Program ManagerUnder general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, Office of Guidance and Oversight, the incumbent acts as the Statewide Construction Oversight Program Manager (COPM) in the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) at Headquarters. The COPM is responsible for performing management duties of the Construction Oversight Program and serve as the single focal point. The COPM is responsible for coordinating the construction oversight activities of six construction oversight engineers (COEs) located throughout the state, as well as statewide construction oversight data collection, assimilating reports and data for risk analysis and performance measures. Program management is performed in accordance with the Federal Highways Stewardship and Oversight Agreement, Local Oversight Action Plan, Local Assistance Procedures Manual, "Quality Assurance Program Manual", and other approved documents in collaboration with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) management.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.Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County. Most of the jobs in the Division require interaction with many people. It is important that employees work effectively with others in a cooperative manner. The work environment is fast-paced and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and / or stressful. The work environment may include both office and field environments, including transportation construction zones. Incumbent may be required to travel to district offices, offices of other state or federal agencies within or outside the assigned geographical area, or other meeting facilities, and / or to the sites of proposed projects. In the field the incumbent may experience all climatic conditions, including rain or snow. Proposed project sites and / or construction sites may be loud, dusty, or dirty and may include rugged terrain. While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.The position(s) require(s) a(n) PE License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license 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 transportation construction experience, including the types of projects, your primary responsibilities, and how this experience has prepared you for Construction Oversight Manager position. If applicable, include any experience serving as a Resident Engineer (RE). 2) Describe a situation where you worked with multiple stakeholders to resolve an issue, provide technical guidance, or deliver training. What was the outcome? 3) Describe your experience using data, databases, performance measures, or risk assessments to support decision-making and improve program performance. 4) Describe your experience conducting reviews, audits, or evaluations of projects, programs, or processes. How did you identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions?