Branch Chief, Traffic Signals & Ramp Metering

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer oversees the staff that plans, maintains, and operates the traffic signals, ramp meters and associated computer and communications systems within Riverside County. A valid California drivers license, and CHP security clearance to enter the TMC is required.

The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Employee is working in an office and is required to travel to work sites related to the job. Overtime may be required and vacations may be restricted during peak times.

The incumbent will be required to travel to meetings and provide training in classroom settings in other office buildings or sites and may be exposed to uneven surfaces, noise and varying temperatures.

The incumbent may occasionally travel out of state. This position may be required to telework from home in addition to office work at an assigned location. The amount and availability of telework and/or office work will be determined by the Department based on the functions of each position.

PARF# 08-6-163 / JC-485790

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL 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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 13892 Victoria St. Fontana, CA 92336, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• The incumbent must posses a valid certificate of registration as an Electrical Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. Provide specific examples of your previous work experience that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of Traffic Signals and Ramps Metering Systems.
2. Provide specific examples of your previous work experience with the Design, Planning and/or Construction of transportation projects containing electrical work.
3. Provide specific examples of your previous work experience that demonstrates your ability to lead groups of people to resolve complex transportation related issues.
4. Provide specific examples of your previous experience partnering with a local agency like a city or county to resolve transportation issues.
5. Provide specific examples from your previous work experience that demonstrate your leadership skills and your ability to develop innovative solutions for solving complex problems.

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 should have experience in design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for traffic control systems; electrical and electronic theory as applied to traffic control systems; principles and practices of traffic engineering as they apply to traffic control; various codes and field practices governing the design and installation of traffic control equipment; basic occupational safety and health regulations contained in the Title 8 Industrial Relations, Electrical Safety Orders, safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and the supervisor's role in maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program; materials and construction cost for traffic control systems; digital electronics, microprocessors and development of strategies for traffic control; counter-based traffic management equipment; principles and techniques of personnel management; a manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment; planning and supervising the work of others.

Benefits

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