Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Branch Chief, a Senior Bridge Engineer in the Office of Specialty Investigations at Structure Maintenance and Investigations (SM&I), the incumbent is responsible for: (i) performing non-redundant steel tension members (NSTM) inspections, special feature member (SFM) inspections, and, occasionally, routine, damage and in-depth inspections of approximately 1500 in-service steel bridges on the state and local highway systems, (ii) reporting the results of these inspections in comprehensive written reports, which include the inspection findings, quantities and condition states of the elements and defects, maintenance work recommendations and inventory data, (iii) inspection preparation and development of specific procedures (inspection plans) for NSTM and/or SFM inspections, (iv) performing structural safety inspections of approximately 16000 in-service overhead signs on the state highway system, (v) reporting the results of the overhead sign inspections in comprehensive written reports, which include the inspection findings, quantities and condition states of the elements, maintenance work recommendations and inventory data, and (vi) preparation for the overhead sign inspections.
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.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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).
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.