Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Construction Office Chief, incumbent serves as a Construction Engineer; and/or as a Resident Engineer on a complex project (or group of projects) requiring a large staff to monitor the contractor's operations. Directing the processing of payment to contractors and change orders; responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the difficult engineering and administrative tasks of the District Construction Field Office. Directing the processing of Construction Contract Claims. Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
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. 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.
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.
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Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-451638. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered. The incumbent will be exposed to computers, various lighting conditions - including but not limited to artificial lighting in a standard work cubicle, and may be required to stand or sit for prolonged periods. Must be able to work at a keyboard and focus on complex tasks for long periods of time. While in the field, the incumbent may be exposed to a variety of hazardous and/or unpleasant field conditions, including wet, rainy, cold or hot weather. Hard hat, safety vest or approved safety shirt, and eye protection must be worn at all times in the field. Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
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 availabl
