Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Office Chief of the Office of Safe System Approach Integration, a Supervising Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist), serves as the Safety Projects Liaison. The incumbent supports the alignment of Caltrans' highway safety projects and initiatives with the Safe System Approach. The incumbent liaises with Headquarters (HQ), districts, programs, and divisions and provides technical expertise on the application of the Safe System Approach on highway and freeway projects at urban, suburban, and rural locations. The Safe System Approach aims to eliminate fatal and serious injuries for all road users. It does so through a holistic view of the road system that first anticipates human mistakes and aims to keep impact energy on the human body at tolerable levels. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
The SOQ is a narrative of the education, training, skills, and experience that best qualify a candidate for the position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages in length and must address the following questions in the same order as listed below. Resumes are accepted but are not required. Resumes do not take the place of STD 678 Application or SOQ. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for this job.
- Describe your experience with managing multiple complex projects. Specifically detail your experience successfully solving complex problems using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach, weighing priorities, and recognizing underlying issues to coordinate tasks and meet delivery milestones.
- Describe your ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) with a wide range of internal and external partners on complex technical matters.
- Provide examples that demonstrate your experience working with various stakeholders, including your ability to identify, communicate, and resolve complex or politically sensitive project delivery issues.
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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
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: Ellaine Cupino
Phone: (916) 201-8424
Email: Ellaine.Cupino@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Lloyd Carter
Phone: (916) 639-6138
Email: Lloyd.Carter@dot.ca.gov
