Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Area Construction Senior Transportation Engineer and/or the Resident Engineer, incumbent performs various transportation construction and Engineering tasks in the office and field settings, i.e. conducting engineering inspections for compliance checks and making recommendations; performing labs to analyze construction materials for quality control. Full details are noted in the Typical duties section As incumbent progress in experience, assignment will increase from average to high difficulty.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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. The Transportation Engineer (Civil) Exam is located here: CalCareers.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Job will have exposure to night work, field work, earthwork, paving operations, lab work, fog, weather conditions, chemicals, lab conditions, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise. Hardhat and safety vest or approved safety shirt, and eye protection must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. Incumbent must work with a variety of materials including testing equipment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
The desired incumbent has a complete knowledge of contract administration paperwork and documentation. The ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. The ability to use and understand computers. Knowledge of the Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions. The ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
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.
Human Resources Contact: Javeeria Tahir, (279) 234-2525, Javeeria.Tahir@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Julian Hess, (209) 481-4933, julian.hess@dot.ca.gov