Branch Chief, Project Initiation

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Office Chief of Project Initiation and Local Assistance, the Senior Transportation Engineer supervises engineers, planners, and others engaged in transportation development activities; assigns and supervises the preparation, formulation, coordination, and review of transportation related engineering studies and reports. The incumbent gives direction, provides technical support, and manages project schedules and Project Initiation Document Workplans. The incumbent also participates, as needed, in District and Statewide initiatives related to programming, engineering, project development, and planning activities.

PARF# 12-26-0157  / JC-525114

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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1750 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA, Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The work environment is typically a climate-controlled office. The incumbent may sit for long periods of time while using a  keyboard and video display terminal. There are elevators that can transport the incumbent to all floors of the office complex.  Occasional travel may be required. The incumbent will be required to attend meetings or training in other State facilities. The  incumbent may be part of a two or more person team to perform field inspections during K-Phase and will be exposed to fastmoving  traffic, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and extreme hot or cold weather.

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

• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Candidates must complete a standard State application (Examination/Employment Application STD 678) and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the postmarked date will be considered for appointment. Your SOQ is considered the first phase of the interview process for this position. The SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each applicant's interest and experience in relation to this position. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or the application will not be considered. Incomplete or missing responses to the information requested may negatively affect the assessment of your qualifications.

Your SOQ must answer in order the following questions:

1. The Project Initiation Branch interacts with local partners in advancing those Capital Improvement Projects impacting Caltrans facilities through our Oversight program. Briefly describe any past experiences you have in coordinating project with local agencies.

2. The Project Initiation Branch has successfully achieved its Annual Delivery Plan for the past 17 years. How will your experience in project delivery ensure continued success of the PID program?

3. Briefly describe your leadership skills in terms of innovative measures in managing and directing a high-performance team.

4. Provide specific examples of your previous work experience that exemplifies your ability to successfully resolve project delivery challenges while maintaining a professional environment.

5. Demonstrate how your technical expertise can integrate safe, sustainable, and innovative transportation solutions among cross-functional disciplines in achieving the goals of the Department’s long-term planning documents.

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.

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-525114), PARF# 12-26-0157 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans) 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

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