Project Development Design Technical Services Branch Mngr

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, incumbent is responsible for directing and supervising staff in the Utility Engineering Workgroup, the Office of Construction Estimate Review (OCER), Document Retrieval System (DRS), Quality Management Assessment (QMA), and CADD Support.

PARF 05-26-0223 / JC-523606

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR) 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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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 2885 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at his/her base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee will be expected to have an in-office presence, and may be allowed and/or expected to telework from a home office or other appropriate location on a part-time basis. Employee may be required to travel in state for meetings, conferences, and training. Vacation and other leave may be restricted during peak work times.

Special Requirements

This position(s) requires(s) a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.

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

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

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. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Discuss your experience and knowledge in preparing project documents relating to project development procedures, standards, policies, and practices. Provide your experience in preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), preparing technical reports, memorandums, and letters.

2. Discuss your experience leading functional work teams to successfully deliver quality assigned products on time and on schedule in a cooperative environment with effective communication.

3. Describe your experience preparing project cost estimates. What considerations are important? What type of coordination is needed?

4. Describe your experience with the Utility process as it pertains to project development. What are the steps in the utility process? What coordination is needed? What standards apply for Utility work?

5. Describe in detail your relevant experience with CADD software applications. What types of projects have you designed with CADD software? What types of CADD applications are you proficient with? Describe how they are used in the project development process.

6. Describe your experience with Quality Management. How does this process integrate into the project development process?

Benefits

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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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

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