Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent performs various non-professional engineering tasks related to transportation field office work. The incumbent will work on an array of projects which could include Specialty, High Profile and Innovative contracting projects such as Design Build, Progress Design Build and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) as an engineer technician to ensure contractors are in compliance with the contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contracts plans and Special Provisions) and/or in a construction support role to the field engineers.
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
Position located at Colton Field Office (Unit #2325) - 850 Via Lata, Suites 100B, 104 and 105, Colton, CA 92324, San Bernardino County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors. While at their base of operation, incumbent may work in a climate- controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Offices may be fixed buildings or trailers. Work generally consists of five eight-hour days and may require travel, overtime, weekend and night work. Vacations/Leave usage may be restricted during peak times. Night work requires ability to work under and with artificial lighting. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments; travel is required.
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.
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
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.
- Explain your familiarity with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Explain how you handle tasks with time constrains and your ability to meet deadlines.
- Describe a challenging situation that faced at work and the steps you took to resolve it.
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.
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:
Knowledge of basic engineering principals.
Ability to make neat and accurate engineering computations and notes and to prepare reports.
Ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work and to communicate effectively.
Ability to apply sound judgment, analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Ability to make decisions in the absence of higher-ranking personnel to ensure project flow and appropriately elevate issues.
Ability to operate office equipment (i.e., computers, telephone, fax copier machines).
Ability to comprehend and analyze specification requirements and test methods as they relate to the Contract Specifications.
Ability to recognize deficiencies as they arise and develop workable, effective solutions.
Important Applications Instruction:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-507027), PARF# 08-6-508 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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.
