Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer performs as a Design Manager (DM) and Task Manager (TM) for design activities. The incumbent may also serve as a dual hat Project Manager (PM) on some types of projects and over sight consultant contracts. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of project delivery tasks and coordination with all District functions, Headquarters Structure Design, Legal Department, and local agencies. The incumbent shall monitor and control all tasks closely to ensure timely delivery. Registration as a Professional Engineer is required for this position.

PARF# 05-5-247 / JC-468258

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior 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.

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 2885 S. Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, San Luis Obispo County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled, "cubicle" office environment under natural and artificial lighting. They will be responsible for keeping the branch work area clean and project files organized for easy access; as well as ensuring that the conduct and noise levels of staff do not adversely affect the work of others. Employees will also periodically may be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, or temperature extremes. When field work is involved, they are responsible for ensuring that proper safety precautions are communicated and followed by staff.

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.

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

Special Requirements

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

• This position(s) requires(s) a valid Professional …License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.

• Please provide a 2 page or less, 12 font size Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing the following:

1. Describe your experience and knowledge of the Department's policies, standards, and procedures in the application of design and the project development process as it relates to the Duty Statement for this position.

2. Discuss your experience and knowledge in preparing project documents relating to project development procedures, standards, policies, and practices.  Provide your experience in preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), preparing technical reports, memorandums, and letters.

3. Discuss your experience leading functional work teams to successfully deliver quality assigned products on time and on schedule in a cooperative environment with effective communication.

4. Discuss your experience in communicating with other agencies and local organizations, ability to develop networks, build internal and external partnerships, including other District personnel and Headquarters.  Identify your practices in planning, organizing, assigning work to others, and reviewing the work of professional staff.

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-468258), PARF# 05-5-247 and title of the position (Senior 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.

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