Senior Transportation Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer of the Office of Design South, Peninsula, the incumbent carries out the duties and responsibilities associated with all phases of the project development process. This requires directing the work of engineering staff as well as maintaining close communication and liaison between project team members, and the consultants; Division of Structures, and Headquarters functional units in order to expedite the planning and design process

through early preliminary review, environmental and design studies to completion of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E). This includes assigning, scheduling, directing, and supervising work within assigned squads. Assign projects to staff and provide guidance to staff related to the proper use of design standards and project development policies and procedures. Provide guidance to ensure that high quality transportation projects are completed for a variety of highway projects, such as large complex, intermediate, Minor A/B, and Toll Bridge Rehabilitation.

Assure that all such projects will be developed in accordance with Caltrans project development process and in conformance with engineering practices and standards so that the facilities are properly planned and safely designed, and can be properly constructed and maintained. This responsibility includes coordination and review of the highway planning studies and development of the PS&E.

PARF# 04-27-0146 / JC-526952

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 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation , employee will work in a climate -controlled office under the artificial light. Employee may be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and video display terminal. Employee will also be required to periodically travel and work outdoors, and may exposed to dirt , noise , uneven surfaces, or temperature extremes. Work hours will be set sometime between 6 : 00 a.m . to 6 : 00 p . m . Work outside the normal hours may be required , and vacations may be restricted , during peak times and fiscal year-end closing.

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

• The position requires a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (PE License).
  

• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Please include a 1-2 page, 12-point Arial font, typed in paragraph format, that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resume and cover letters will not take place of the SOQ.

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 is responsible for providing oversight of transportation engineering projects by locals/consultants for compliance with Caltrans Standards and practices or assist in the preparation of PS&E. The incumbent will monitor schedule, cost and quality of deliverables that are provided by consultants. The incumbent will serve as a member of the Project Development Team on major projects. Responsible for decisions on complex technical designs and/or engineering problems, usually of a politically sensitive nature.

The incumbent is assigned as an Alternate Task Manager in Project Resource and Schedule Management (PRSM) for design activities. Cooperate with Project Managers to provide resources, update schedule and manage projects from initiation to closeout phase of the project life cycle. Identify staffing, training and equipment needs for the branch. Provide career development, performance measure, and recommendations for merit salary adjustment. Maintain proper time charging practices and approve staff time reporting.

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-526952), PARF# 04-27-0146 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.