Caltrans PMP: Research Implementation Engineer

YPT Vancouver; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in Sacramento is seeking a Research Implementation Engineer to lead the translation of high-value research into actionable transportation solutions. You will coordinate with the Division Chief, Deputy Division Chief, and Office Chiefs to supervise implementation efforts, develop guidance, manage the implementation website, and oversee teams delivering workshops and demonstrations.

The role requires senior transportation engineering expertise, with eligibility based on the Senior

Qualifications

• Eligibility for hire may be determined by the Senior Transportation Engineer exam.
• Minimum Qualifications reference: Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans.
• Position involves implementing research results and supervising implementation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision on implementation efforts of high-value research results.
• Develop, maintain, and promote implementation guidance and websites.
• Coordinate with Division Chief and Office Chiefs to execute implementation plans.
• Oversee implementation teams, and organize workshops, trainings and demonstrations.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Division of Research, Innovation and System Information, is looking to hire a Research Implementation Engineer. This position is being considered at either a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Spec) under JC-524538 or a Senior Transportation Engineer classification under JC-524607. Only one hire will be made. Please refer to the appropriate JC to apply. Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Safety Innovation and Cooperative Research (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Research Implementation Engineer (RIE) is the Department’s expert on implementing successful research projects. The RIE will work with the Division Chief, Deputy Division Chief (Research), and Office Chiefs to provide direct supervision on the implementation efforts of research results identified as high value to Caltrans. The RIE prepares and maintains research implementation guidance, manages the implementation website, promotes implementable research findings, works with project managers to execute implementation plans for Caltrans-sponsored and national research projects. The RIE also oversees implementation teams following successful research projects, documents the implementation of research projects, organizes events such as workshops, training, and demonstrations. The RIE provides technical oversight for various stages of difficult and complex implementation work which is critical to the Department’s mission and of statewide significance.

Eligibility

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St in Sacramento, Sacramento County. 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.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-524607

Position #(s): 913-155-3161-XXX

Working Title: Research Implementation Engineer

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 – $14,315.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

PARF #

65-26-0041 / JC-524607

Clarifications

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.