Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Construction Engineer, incumbent performs various technical office task and field tasks of high difficulty relating to transportation construction and engineering. Coordinates Contract Change Order (CCO) review and process including CCO Prior Approvals, Arbitration Settlements, Claims Settlements and Resolutions, and working with HQs CCO Desk to obtain approval on those required. Working knowledge of CR Construction CCO policy and procedures, and the Construction Manual. Enters information and maintains the CCO database with the ability to prepare and present reports from the CCO database and available resources. Records management, keep accurate records of all CCO reviews, and correspondence. Trains Resident Engineers (REs) on CCO preparation and process. May act as a leadworker directing, training and reviewing the work of new and developing staff members, and may act on behalf of the CCO Senior in their absence. Answers bid questions from contractors, reviews and comments on Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) coordinates with Field Construction and Design with the ability to retrieve bidder inquiries and post responses online. Answers construction related technical questions from staff, contractors and the public. Represents Construction at PS&E Review Meetings, Project Development Team (PDT) Meetings, and at Resident Engineer Meetings. D6 Construction web site improvement and development represent construction on web based and data base work group meetings, provide solutions, plan and implement improvements. Coordinates Additional Funds Requests and maintains records of the current status of each.
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.
Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.
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.
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.
