Job Description and Duties
Under direction of the Office Chief of Maintenance, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will act in a Specialist capacity as a program and project manager of the Vegetation Management Program for the District 6 Division of Maintenance. The position is the responsible Senior Lead for the preparation of the District Vegetation Management Plan (VMP). The VMP is a two-part plan including a geospatial interactive map and accompanying report that discloses the HQ MTCE methodology and data used to identify priorities for vegetation management activities, contracts, grants, and locations for work by other agencies by agreement.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Landscape Architect, 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.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1352 W. Olive Avenue in Fresno County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid license as a Professional Landscape Architect issued by the State of California is 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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
1. Describe your experience designing landscape projects, including preparation of plans and specifications.
2. Describe your experience working with internal and external partners, including regulatory agencies, local agencies, and elected officials.
3. Describe your experience as a project manager, including managing scope, schedule, and budget.
4. Describe your oral and written communication experience, including presentations.
5. Describe an example of innovation or improved efficiency and the results achieved.
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
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.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA95816
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Must possess a thorough knowledge of statewide maintenance functions and the mission, goals, organizations, policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation. This position requires knowledge of various phases of transportation engineering and systems planning; transportation economics and financing; factors which influence that impact of transportation facilities on the environment, the community and the economy; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision.
Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; principles and practices of project and organizational management, oral and written communications, implementation procedures, methods of administrative problem solving, and techniques of organizing and motivating groups. The incumbent applies judgment, and analysis in the execution of their duties.
Must be able to judge work quality and performance; interpret departmental policy and take appropriate action; prepare complete and comprehensive reports and articles and make effective presentations before groups.
The work and responsibilities assigned to this position require a high degree of Maintenance knowledge and understanding. The incumbent must have the ability to assimilate and evaluate technical and procedural input from various sources, to develop alternative courses of action and make objective recommendations in all issues relating to Maintenance operations.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff, coordinate activities, judge work quality and performance; pro-actively identify potential roadside issues and lead a technical team towards resolution; administer an assessment of the infrastructure as it relates to transportation projects and assets; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, and the public. Communicate and address audiences effectively; prepare and deliver oral presentations, research issues, and gather and disseminate information; gain the confidence and support of top-level executives and administrators and provide advice on a wide variety of administrative matters; ability to evaluate roadside issues and conduct surveys; and educate Department employees on roadside related topics.
Analytical:
- Keep well-informed of department policies and priorities, and of external factors that may impact Department policies and priorities in order to make decisions that have significant organizational impact.
- Analyze facts, data and situations accurately, use a variety of problem-solving techniques, develop new and innovative ideas, recommend solutions for improvements, and adopt an effective course of action.
- Introduce new ways of thinking about problems and encourage non-traditional ideas from team members and stakeholders; takes responsibility for decisions.
- Effectively develop timetables and targets and track progress/performance, and develop and implement process improvements
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
