Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Design Manager, for Design, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Design Office Chief, a Senior Transportation Engineer, is responsible for supervising staff and directing the operations of a Stormwater Design Branch that is responsible for the preparation of drainage plans, specifications, cost estimates and Storm Water Data Reports for a variety of major and minor highway improvement projects. The position requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Supervises and coordinates the design development activities of the Hydraulics/Stormwater Design Branch. Major emphasis is placed upon insuring uniform application of State policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and practices consistent with design standards especially in the development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, storm water data reports, and highway drainage reports.

Provides in-depth comprehensive reviews of all technical documents such as Project Study Reports, Project Reports, Strom Water Data Reports and PS&E packages. Ensures that all documents are of a professional level and are in conformance with departmental policies. Provides technical advice and procedural guidance to subordinate engineering staff.

Performs Task Management activities relevant to resource expenditures and adherence to the project capital and support budget.

PARF# 08-6-491 / JC-505815

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 464 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA 92401, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at the base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to occasionally travel and perform field investigations and may be exposed to moving traffic. Employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold.

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 possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): All interested candidates must submit a statement of qualifications (SOQ) to be considered for this position. The narrative will serve as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed. Your SOQ will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager and will be considered the first step in the hiring process. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ that addresses all questions will be eliminated from the selection process. The SOQ must be no longer than one page, single-spaced, in 12-point font. The SOQ must answer the following two questions in order:

1. Using the duty statement as a reference, how has your experience, skills and training made you the best candidate for Senior Transportation Engineer District Stormwater Design position?
2. Provide a relevant example of a challenging project or situation where you coordinated with multiple stakeholders. How did you ensure clear communication and accountability?

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:

Must have knowledge of various phases of transportation engineering; the missions, goals, laws and rules implemented by the Department; principles of personnel management and supervision; and a supervisor's role in meeting the objectives of the Equal Employment Opportunity, Health and Safety and Labor Relations programs.

Must have ability to plan and direct the work of others; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Must have the ability to evaluate engineering reports, plans and specifications. Must be able to analyze proposals made by others, identify possible impacts and recommend mitigation measures to provide the most effective solution to an identified need.

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