Encroachment Permit Writer/Inspector

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of District Permit Engineer (DPE) Branch Chief, the Transportation Engineer-Civil is responsible for working independently and in coordination with other functions (Design, Traffic, Structure, R/W, etc.) in managing Encroachment Permit (EP) projects on the State Highway System (SHS). Managing highway encroachment projects include pre-screening, screening, and processing applications, coordinating reviews of project for compliance, issuing or denying permits, and overseeing the field activities. District EP offices’ objectives are to protect, maintain, and enhance the quality of the State Highway System during and after permitted work, ensure the safety of both the highway users and the permit applicants, ensure the proposed encroachment is compatible with primary uses of the State Highway System, protect the State’s investment in the highway infrastructure and document temporary uses of the state highway right-of-way.

PARF 06-27-0075/JC-529368

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 here 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 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 us.fitly.work for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1352 W Olive Avenue, Fresno 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 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 and permits 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 proactive equipment. Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted during peak times based on workload and operational needs of the office. 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.

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.

Special Requirements

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.

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:

Review Encroachment Permit applications, plans, and drawings. Check designs and engineering calculations to ensure that work to be performed is properly designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices and principles and will conform to State standards and District requirements. Analyze Permittee's intent and determine proposal's impact on existing and future State facilities and the motoring public. Correspond with engineers, utilities' representatives, Headquarters and public on Permit matters, Estimate Permit costs for review, inspection, fieldwork, deposit, insurance, bonds, etc. , Collect payment for Permit or arrange for the Accounting Department to collect or bill for Permit costs. Meet and confer with Permittee's engineer in field relative to proposals, particularly where individual interest (s) conflict with State and District.

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-529368), PARF# 06-27-0075 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.