Department of Transportation
Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Ecosystem Delivery, a Supervising Transportation Engineer (Manager), the incumbent, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist), serves as the Project Acceleration Manager for the Office of Ecosystem Delivery Branch.
The incumbent is responsible for strategically planning, developing, and piloting innovative transportation technology special projects integral to advancing the Department's Transportation Management and System Operations (TSMO) strategies. The incumbent also serves as the point of contact for the Division of Traffic Operations on projects and initiatives of national or statewide significance (including but not limited to the Los Angeles 2028 Game Route Network); coordinates statewide grant proposals development efforts; and champions other emerging concepts to improve both safety and mobility of our transportation system.
The incumbent implements a centralized pilot process that provides a standardized method for acquiring, adopting, and main streaming new safety and mobility solutions in alignment with the Department's strategic goals. Reviews, consults, and contributes to the implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) technologies by District engineers, the Division of Research, Innovation and System Information (DRISI), consultants, academia, and broader transportation industry. Works with Districts and regional transportation partners to plan and coordinate evaluation of these new pilots. Actively pursues external grants and funding sources for implementing pilots that facilitate the implementation of transformational solutions statewide. Helps accelerate adoption and scaling of new transportation solutions and technologies by the Department.
PARF# 51-6-035 / JC-500742
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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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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 available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact.
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop-Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
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 optional. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
