Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Project Manager, (a Senior Transportation Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for project delivery  of all assigned projects and ensures that the project is completed on schedule and within budget. As incumbent progresses in  experience, assignment will increase from average to high difficulty. Incumbent is responsible from project initiation document through  completion of the construction contract. Coordinate all work and monitor all  progress with all functional units and external agencies in the project  delivery process. Identifies and address project conflicts and issues in a timely manner. Elevate the conflict if unable to resolve directly.  Incumbent is accountable to the Project Management Division Chief for project delivery and project cost control. Incumbent informs Project  Management Support Branch and Project Management Division Chief of any and all major issues that cannot be resolved at the Project  Manager level.  Incumbent will provide continuous review and updates of project schedule and cost reporting to District Management with timely and accurate  information regarding the project status on a regular basis. Ensure that the project is developed in conformance with applicable project  development procedures. Monitor and ensure the overall quality of assigned projects.

PARF# 06-6-894/ JC-494009

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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  here and search by typing in the classification title.

Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at  askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation.  For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link:  Find Programs | ABET .

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

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Working Conditions

Position located at 2015 E Shields Ave, Fresno, Fresno  County.

The incumbent will work primarily in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to unexpected heating and air conditioning  problems, the building temperature may fluctuate. The incumbent may be required to travel in one-day trips as well as several. Incumbent may  be moved around within the division to meet the workload needs. This is subject to change based on operational needs.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.

In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

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(s) require(s) a(n) PE License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. 
• A valid California Driver's License is required for the field assignment part of the duties.
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

The 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.

SOQ Questions:

Failure to submit a SOQ will disqualify you from the hiring process.

1. Describe your experience and ability with effective verbal and written communication, working with databases/spreadsheets, accurately  prepare formal letters, technical and complex reports, document conversations, meetings, discussions, and events.
2. Describe your experience and ability to balance multiple activities/items and projects, prioritize effectively to meet strict deadlines, maintain well-organized and complete projects files.
3. Describe your experience and ability to lead a project team to complete projects successfully, work independently, take the initiative, in resolving conflicts/issues.
4. Describe your experience and ability to develop networks and build alliances externally and internally. Demonstrate understanding of partnering principles and processes.
5. Describe your experience in developing project schedules and workplans

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 a thorough understanding of the Department’s requirements to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Must  possess an extensive understanding of the entire project development process as well as engineering knowledge and abilities.  Must have knowledge of the requirements of other functional units involved in the project development process. Must have the  ability to plan and organize the work, and to work effectively and efficiently with others to a common goal to achieve project  delivery. Must have knowledge of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering;  engineering surveying; hydrology and hydraulics; stress analysis; mechanics; strength of materials; properties and uses of  engineering construction materials; methods and equipment of engineering construction; and engineering economics. Must  possess the ability to anticipate technical issues and potential local agencies concerns with each project. Must possess the ability  to communicate effectively, both internally and externally to ensure project delivery.

Benefits

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

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-494009), PARF# 06-6-894 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Civil)) 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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