SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties

PARF # 04-27-0471, JC-533117

Under the general direction of the Office Chief, the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, performs the duties and responsibilities associated with all phases of the transportation project development process. This includes directing the work of transportation engineering staff and maintaining close communication and coordination among project team members; consultants; the Division of Structures; and Headquarters functional units. The incumbent ensures that the planning and design process is efficiently advanced - from early preliminary reviews and environmental and design studies through the completion of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) to construction support.

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

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Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Special Requirements

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

This position requires a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.

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:

The incumbent must be able to apply geometric standards to perform engineering design; apply traffic engineering principles to analyze various transportation alternatives; and provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with standards and accepted engineering practices. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the Department's mission, goals, objectives and policy direction; policies, procedures and standards; federal and State laws, regulations, and concepts; all phases of a transportation project, including transportation planning, environmental, right of way, design and construction; and principles and objectives of personnel management.

The incumbent must have the ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of a professional staff; track project schedules and costs; use personal computer applications including word processors, spreadsheets, Critical Path Method and communication software; provide direction in a variety of activities to obtain program goals; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional agencies, public and private sector; and analyze complex issues and recommend effective action.

The incumbent must be able to analyze projects for: consistent application of standards; viability of products developed by assigned staff; potential project delays; and corrective action plans. The incumbent must be able to analyze staffing relationships and resource needs.

The position(s) require(s) a valid Class C driver's license.

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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.