Job Posting: COOP Agreement Coordinator
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer (Civil) serves as a Cooperative Agreement Coordinator providing technical expertise to prepare and process various types of cooperative agreements. Cooperative Agreements are legally binding documents between the State and a local agency where both parties agree to share or cooperate in a project. The Cooperative Agreement outlines the responsibilities and respective obligations of the parties to the Agreement and is always required where there is an exchange of funds and/or commitment of personnel resources. The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing agreements with Project Managers, working with Headquarters (HQ) Office of Delivery Improvement and Agreement (ODIA), HQ and District's policy owners, and local agencies' representatives, to process and track the progress of the agreements through final execution. The incumbent will attend meetings related to the agreement process and respond to inquiries from Project Managers, District and HQ Officials, Local Agencies, and private individuals. Occasional travel may be required.
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.
Working Conditions
While at their base of operation, the incumbent will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. The incumbent may also be required to travel to attend meetings and/or deliver/pick‑up documents off‑site. This position may be eligible for telework; the amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24‑ to 33‑month rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period. The program provides opportunities to rotate through diverse project delivery functional units, including design and construction, and may involve long‑term travel.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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. 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. Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail or drop‑off to the addresses provided.
