District 1 Emergency Coordinator/Maintenance Engineer
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of professional transportation engineering work related to the support of District 1 Maintenance and Operations; including Emergency Management and Major Damage Coordination. This position will manage and assist with the delivery of projects within the District's various programs (HM and SHOPP). Additionally, the incumbent will perform necessary field inspection of various parts of State-owned roadway and structure facilities, including but not limited to surface and subsurface drainage systems; pavement conditions; building conditions; along with other components associated with the State Highway System. Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
For more information about District 1, view here: https://youtu.be/KL60isfvi1s
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-436589. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
Work will be in both climate controlled offices under artificial lighting, and outside the office at various Caltrans facilities. While working indoors, will spend hours at a time at a computer terminal. While working outdoors, may be exposed to sun, wind, fog, rain, poison oak, heavy vegetation, insects, and animals. Also, when working outdoors, will be working on steep slopes, slippery surfaces, and in and near flowing channels. At times, will work adjacent to high-speed traffic. Field reviews during or immediately after large storm events, which requires driving/traveling under adverse conditions, including wind and rain, may be required.
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.
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). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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.
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: Kenny Pham
Hiring Unit Contact: Lori Dusi
