Assistant Permits Engineer (Permit Writer)

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction and supervision of the District Permit Engineer (also Chief, Office of Encroachment Permits), the Transportation Engineer (Civil) is responsible for working independently and in coordination with other functions (Design, Traffic Operations, Traffic Safety, Right of Way, etc.) in managing Encroachment Permit projects on the State Highway System (SHS) by utilizing the Caltrans Encroachment Permit System (CEPS). Managing encroachment permits includes: early coordination, screening, processing Encroachment Permit Application Packages (EPAP), coordinating application reviews, issuing or denying permits, and coordinating with Encroachment Permit Office field staff (inspectors). District EP Office's objectives are to protect, maintain and enhance the quality of the State Highway System during and after permitted work activities are complete and to ensure that proposed encroachments are compatible with the primary uses of the SHS. Encroachment permits serve to document permanent and temporary uses of the SHS. Encroachment Permits are issued to non-Caltrans entities that propose work on the SHS, this includes: Federal Agencies, State Agencies, Local Agencies (i.e. City and County Government Bodies), utility companies, private developers, private property developers, nonprofit organizations, etc. Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. A Professional Engineering License is required for Range D.

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Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil 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.

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Working Conditions

Job Location - 703 B Street, Marysville, CA - Yuba County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The office may or may  not have any windows to the outside. Due to problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

Employees may also be required to travel and work outdoors while conducting field reviews or inspections. There may be  exposure to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme head and/or cold. They may be required to put on personal protective equipment.

Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted during peak times based on workload and operational needs of the Department.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.
In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

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:

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer, Civil 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.

Benefits

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

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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-532375, PARF# 03-27-0271 and title of the position Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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.