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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation • Eureka, California • 6d ago

Specification Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transportation

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the District Office Engineer Branch Chief, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for: 1) the preparation of specifications, special provisions and non-standard special provisions, 2) the quality assurance (QA) review of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), 3) participating in "pre-P&E to DOE" (M300) activities and 4) the preparation and processing of a complete PS&E package, completing various forms and entering database information for submittal to the Division of Engineering Service Office Engineer (DES-OE), leading to a biddable and buildable project.

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.

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.

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.

Working Conditions

Position located in Eureka, Humboldt County. While at their base of operation in an office setting, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. During construction season, employee may be loaned to construction to work as a resident engineer, construction inspector, materials tester, or in surveys. Incumbent may be required to live away from their permanent residence during the week and work outdoors. During fieldwork, incumbent may be exposed to traffic, noise, dirt, water, uneven surfaces, and extreme heat or cold.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

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.