Department of Transportation
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Assistant Division Chief for the Division of Local Assistance, a Principal Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Office of Federal Programs. The incumbent receives administrative and program direction oriented toward departmental policy and objectives, and supervises and gives general direction to engineering, technical and administrative staff, while performing the most difficult work personally.
The incumbent is responsible for the management and implementation of the Highway Bridge Program (HBP), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and the Emergency Response (ER), Railway Highway Crossing Program (RHCP) consistent with all federal, state, and local requirements. The incumbent will manage the Local Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program (LBSRP) and other federal local transportation programs including discretionary programs that are initiated in federal transportation bills. The incumbent is responsible for implementing proactive oversight of local agencies to ensure the programs are utilized in the best interest of the public. The incumbent is expected to work closely with local agencies, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), Division of Programming, Division of Planning, Division of Traffic Operations, Division of Budgets and Districts to influence the development of policy that impacts Local Assistance Programs.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
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. 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.
