Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Design Branch Chief (a Senior Transportation Engineer), the incumbent will provide support and assist the Senior Transportation Engineer with activities required to deliver Major Maintenance and Capital projects. The incumbent is responsible for preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for a variety of Highway Maintenance (HM), SB1, and Capital Minor B funded projects. Other duties may include the preparation of Project Initiation Documents (PIDs) for various HM and SB1 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) rehabilitation projects. Incumbent may also be loaned to construction as an inspector on HM projects. This position requires working independently and as a team member to complete assignments.
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.
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.
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 in Stockton, San Joaquin County. This is a remote working / office (hybrid position). Subject to ongoing negotiations, the projected schedule can range from two (2) to three (3) days in the office and two (2) to three (3) working from home.
The incumbent will work at workstations within shared cubicles primarily in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Building temperatures may fluctuate due to unexpected heating and air conditioning problems.
The incumbent may be required to travel in one-day trips as well as overnight trips and occasionally be exposed to a variety of altering weather conditions (extreme cold or hot weather) and various terrain.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Required Application Package Documents:
- 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.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
