Senior Transportation Engineer, Specialist
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the development and improvement of statewide design guidance, standards, procedures and policies. In this capacity, through liaison activities with other Headquarters, Regional, District, and external partners, the incumbent recommends and/or reviews proposed updates and improvements to project development guidance which implement Department policies and directives. Assists the Highway Design Manual (HDM) Editor, the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) Editor, and the Project Development Workflow Guide (PDWG) Editor in analyzing, writing, collaborating, finalizing, and publishing new and revised project delivery and related guidance. This also includes insuring that best practices, policies, and recommendations are incorporated into Department design guidance.
PARF# 53-6-026 / JC- 502803
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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Working Conditions
Position located at 1120 N St., Sacramento, Sacramento County.
While in Sacramento, the employee will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. The employee in this position will also be expected to travel occasionally to a District office or other State operated buildings and facilities located around the State and to Federal facilities both within the State and around the United States. While on travel status, the employee will also be typically working in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. On occasion, the employee may need to visit construction projects and other sites in the outdoors which may cause them exposure to: dirt; dust; noise; uneven ground surfaces; allergens in the air; and/or hot or cold temperature extremes.
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.
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
The SOQ should be formatted in 12‑point Arial font and must not exceed two pages in length.
1. Describe your experience in delivering different types of transportation projects, highlighting your contributions to each. It would be beneficial to provide specific examples related to projects that incorporate complete street elements.
2. Describe your experience in implementing Caltrans standards, policies, procedures, or guidance related to transportation engineering.
3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in verbal and written communication with internal and external partners.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
