Culvert Inspector
Job Description and Duties
Caltrans has developed a Culvert Inventory Program as a proactive approach to the aging statewide culvert infrastructure. In support of the Culvert Inventory Program and the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer and the functional direction of a Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineering Technician is responsible for assisting in the research and collection of culvert inventory and assessment data as well as analyzing data to determine repair needs.
PARF# 05-6-604 / JC-504034
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician 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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-485199. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
Position located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.
While at base location, the employee will be working in an office setting utilizing computer equipment. While performing field work, the employee will be required to travel District wide. Employee will be exposed to snakes, poison oak and ticks as well as other wildlife and insects. Employee will be climbing up and down slopes regularly. Overnight stays will be required to facilitate field data collection. Overtime may be required. Employees may be required to travel within the State but travel of that nature is not very frequent. Employee will be working as an integral part of a two to three person team to perform field data collection in the field as well as data management in the office setting.
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.
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.
Application Instructions
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.
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.
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.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
