Job Posting: Traffic Division Engineer
Department of Transportation
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer the incumbent is responsible for evaluating and performing safety-related Traffic Investigation Reports; making recommendations for safety-related changes or improvements to the state highway; initiating and tracking Sign Installation Orders (SIOs) and Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs) as a result of investigations; and scoping and initiation of safety projects. Duties include data gathering, field reviews, analysis, alternative evaluation, safety recommendations, and report preparation. The incumbent will also be expected to engage and participate in in-person safety meetings, project specific meetings, and weekly staff meetings. In addition, the incumbent reviews plans and reports and provides safety data and advice to Planning, Encroachment Permits, Project Development, Construction, and Maintenance as they plan, design, construct, and maintain projects delivered by the District and external partners. The incumbent may also be required to provide data and documents for Public Records Requests and for Caltrans Legal, and may be required to participate in depositions and other legal proceedings.
PARF# 05-6-308 / JC-500869
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: Find Programs | ABET. 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. Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 50 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
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.
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 headquarters as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- 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. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
- What will you be doing to prepare for the interview? (250 words or less)
- Briefly discuss your experience with Complete Streets. (250 words or less)
- Briefly discuss your experience responding to the public about Traffic Safety concerns. (250 words or less)
- Why do you feel you are qualified for this job? (250 words or less)
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
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS‑90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Ellaine Cupino, (916) 201‑8424, ellaine.cupino@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Asia Gordon, (805) 440‑6091, asia.gordon@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368‑3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
