Senior Utilities Engineer, Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor (PPS), the Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisor) is the first line supervisor plans, assigns, organizes and directs the work of a group of engineers and other professional staff responsible for regulation of highway-rail crossing safety.

Specific duties include:

• Assigning and reviewing work, evaluating work performance, recommending appropriate disciplinary action when necessary, and overseeing training for new staff;
• Attending in meetings with the railroads, local governmental agencies (or other applicants), technical and professional standards organizations, industry groups, other state and federal agencies;
• Participating in investigations and hearings and providing expert witness testimony;
• Assisting RCEB management on administrative matters, including analysis of proposed legislation, budget issues, and other related issues;

Additionally, incumbent will be expected to travel overnight, occasionally for several days at a time; and/or drive over 100 miles on short notice or during unusual hours. Possession of a valid California Professional Engineer License and a valid California Driver's License, Class C is required.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Will accept Training and Development assignment.   

This position requires travel.

This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 510619

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPU C Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California Professional Engineer License is required.

A valid California Driver's License, Class C is required.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing .

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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:

• Technical experience in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or railroad engineering.

Benefits

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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter is required. Please submit a cover letter of not more than one typewritten page and no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced which describes how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position.