Storm Damage Coordinator/Special Studies Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Geotechnical Services (GS) , Office of Geotechnical Design North (OGDN) is looking to hire an Senior Transportation Engineer (Sr TE) specialist, for Geologic Hazards evaluation and mitigation, special study and Major Damage coordination. GS will also consider candidates in the Senior Engineering Geologist (Sr EG) Specialist, classification, only one hire will be made. Please refer to the appropriate JC# to apply.

PARF# 59-26-0177 / JC-518605

The Sr TE Specialist will work independently in responsible charge to plan, organize and direct geotechnical studies of roadway and structure foundations related transportation projects with focus on geotechnical hazard evaluation and mitigation, rock mechanics and major damage response. The Sr TE Spec will act as the single focal point between the NR and CR Districts' Damage Assessment Teams and OGDN staff and be available on-call (24 hours) for first response to critically damaged facilities as part of the Damage Assessment Teams.

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

Postion located at: 5900 Folsom Blvd Sacramento CA, 95819 Sacramento County

Special Requirements

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:

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Benefits

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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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must address the following:

  1. Describe abilities to work with internal and external stakeholders, cultivate trust, and use excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy. Provide an example(s).

  2. Provide examples of how your education (college classes), professional experience, professional training, and skills align with the key knowledge, experience, abilities, and skills required for this position

  3. What is your most challenging work assignment, why was it challenging and how did you manage it to achieve the needed results?

  4. Describe your ability to work with minimum direction and supervision, to initiate action independently, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, to learn new tasks quickly with little or no formal training and to be responsive to customers and management. Provide an example(s)

  The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 3 pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.