Job Posting: Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transportation

JC-350192
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Transportation Engineer (Civil)
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$5,995.00 - $11,230.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 3/30/2023

Job Description and Duties


Under the general supervision of the District Maintenance Engineer, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the successful candidate will lead the delivery of Minor B (contracts of $388,000 or less) Capital projects and may provide design support on Major Damage Restoration Emergency Opening (E.O. aka "Emergency Projects") projects. Development and delivery of Minor B contracts includes independently producing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&Es) for small roadway infrastructure, traffic safety/operations, occasionally facility improvements/repairs, and related projects. This includes applying for and acquiring all necessary supporting documentation from Right of Way, Surveys, Geotech, Traffic Management, Environmental, and any other applicable support units in order to advance projects from initiation to delivery and providing design support through construction. Projects will often address Senate Bill 1 (SB1) assets including but not limited to: pavement restoration; bridge; guardrail end treatments and other traffic devices - signs, signals, lighting, and TMS Elements; culverts and other drainage facilities. The support of E.O. projects may consist of working in the field to determine scope or alternatives of repair/restoration, providing support and guidance to Maintenance field forces or other Project Engineers from the squad, and assist Construction in the administration of Emergency Projects. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded background in several subject areas of Civil Engineering, good working knowledge of MicroStation, Civil3D, and other CAD related software.


You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/0TR41.PDF

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This Position is located in San Luis Obispo

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job the employee may regularly work outside to conduct field reviews, collect field data, and perform site reviews and occasional construction inspection. Field work may expose the incumbent to various field conditions such as loud noise, dirt, uneven surfaces, airborne particles, cold or hot weather, irritating plants such as poison oak, irritating insects such as ticks, rain, heights, traffic, and moving vehicles or equipment.

In support of Emergency Projects the incumbent may be required to work in the field at night, overtime and odd hours may be required depending on the needs in the field. Support of emergency projects may also be an office role providing alignments, data, alternative study, earthwork estimates, etc. to field crews. Travel will include day trips but occasionally requiring overnight stays and in some rare instances for extended periods.

TELEWORK - This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee’s designated Headquarters 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.


New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-350192
Position #(s):
905-600-3135-xxx
Working Title:
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
$5,995.00 - $11,230.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. 

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • A valid CA Professional Engineering License (Civil) is required for Range D appointment.
  • Medical clearance and Audiogram (may be waived under certain circumstances)

Candidates that believe they meet the minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of their degree, transcripts, license, and/or certificate, along with the State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.  If selected for the position in which education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/30/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Click HERE  to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Caroline Fiscalini
(279) 234-2394
Caroline.Fiscalini@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions

The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-350192), PARF #05-3-712 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer, Civil) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended. 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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