Transportation Management Center Operator (Graveyard Shift)

Job Description and Duties

Will consider Junior Engineering Technician.

Under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Engineer (Transportation Management Center Branch Chief), the Transportation Engineering Technician (Transportation Management Center Operator) performs complex duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of California's state highways through real-time incident response, data-driven traffic management, and coordination with multi-agency partners. This role requires rapid decision-making to mitigate disruptions caused by incidents, hazards, or emergencies, while adhering to Caltrans protocols and promoting public safety.

This position is subject to occasional callouts, modified shifts, overtime, night work (6:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.), and holiday work and sometimes, with minimal notice to address critical incidents.

Appointment to this position is contingent on passing the Department of Justice (DOJ) background check.

PARF# 11-26-0092 / JC-514015

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 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.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 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 7183 Opportunity Rd San Diego CA, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Junior Engineering Technician , please contact April Roque at (619) 929-4819 or email at April.Roque @dot.ca.gov .

The incumbent works in a climate-controlled operations center with ergonomic workstations in a secured facility with artificial lighting in multi-floor state buildings equipped with elevators and stairs. This position requires working a 4-day/10-hour night shift schedule (6:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.), including weekends and holidays, with potential schedule modifications due to emergencies, staffing shortages, or ongoing activities. The role requires extended periods of focused computer and traffic management equipment use during overnight hours while maintaining constant alertness. Occasional travel may be required as part of the job responsibilities.

Special Requirements

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

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.

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.

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-514015), PARF# 11-26-0092 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician / Junior Engineering Technician) 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.