Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent assists to manage and monitor the up-time health performance of the State Highway System (SHS) as it relates to electrical and electronic Transportation Management Systems (TMS). The TME performs electrical engineering, and analysis to ensure reliable, continuous and high performing TMS/ITS electrical installations within the SHS.
PARF 03-5-0390 / JC-469305
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Electrical in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Electrical 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.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Electrical) 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 3165 Gold Valley Drive, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County.
The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to visit the District offices and Headquarters. The incumbent shall possess a valid State of California Driver’s License. The incumbent will be required to drive either a personal or state vehicle to some locations. The incumbent may also be required to use public transit (bus or train) or fly to Caltrans sanctioned meetings or training.
Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to work outdoors to do field reviews, investigations, and monitor traffic problems, and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. While in the field, the incumbent must follow safety training and regulations, be constantly alert and responsible for personal safety when working alongside the roadway.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
