Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of District Permit Engineer (OPE), the Transportation Engineer-Civil is responsible for working independently and in coordination with other functions (Design, Traffic, Structure, R/W, etc.) in managing Encroachment Permit (EP) projects on the State Highway System (SHS). Managing highway encroachment projects include pre-screening, screening, and processing applications, coordinating reviews of project for compliance, issuing or denying permits, and overseeing the field activities. District EP offices' objectives are to protect, maintain, and enhance the quality of the State Highway System during and after permitted work, ensure the safety of both the highway users and the permit applicants, ensure the proposed encroachment is compatible with primary uses of the State Highway System, protect the State's investment in the highway infrastructure and document temporary uses of the state highway right-of-way. Field inspections may be required as needed.
PARF# 03-5-148 / JC-467390
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
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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:
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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 703 B Street, Marysville, CA in Yuba County.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The office may or may
not have any windows to outside. Due to problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.
Employees may also be required to travel and work outdoors while conducting field reviews or inspections. There may be
exposure to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme head and/or cold. They may be required to put on personal proactive
equipment.
Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted during peak times based on workload and operational needs of the
office.
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.
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.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
