SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Branch Chief (Senior Engineering Geologist) to lead geologic and geophysics studies for transportation projects in Sacramento County. The role oversees coordination with district units and four geotechnical design offices, acting as a client liaison and ensuring timely testing and reporting.

The incumbent must hold a valid geologist or geophysicist license issued by the California Board and meet eligibility requirements for Senior Engineering Geologist. Telework may be possible.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted.
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigations and design in project delivery.
• Experience with downhole and surface geophysical test methods.
• Ability to represent Caltrans professionally with internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct geologic and geophysics studies for transportation projects.
• Coordinate with District units and geotechnical design offices; track testing.
• Ensure testing is on schedule and results meet deadlines for clients.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Geophysical testing experience

Client liaison

Licensed geologist or geophysicist

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-528774

Position #(s):

559-316-3751-XXX

Working Title:

Branch Chief

Classification:

SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$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.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

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

Job Description And Duties

Geotechnical Services is looking to hire a Branch Chief in the Office of Geotechnical Support. Under the supervision of a Supervising Transportation Engineer the Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisor) will plan, organize, and direct geologic and geophysics studies for transportation projects. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to provide coordination with District units and the four geotechnical design offices. This will include serving as liaison to clients, and developing and tracking the conduct of geophysical testing. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that testing is conducted on schedule, and that the results are provided to the clients in accordance with necessary deadlines. Incumbent must possess a valid license as a geologist or geophysicist issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, the license is required for appointment to the Senior Engineering Geologist level .

PARF# 59-27-0050/JC-528774

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Engineering Geologist 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.

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.

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Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and establish quality procedures, standards and/or specifications including AASHTO, ASTM, California Test Methods and Field Procedures.
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigations and design, and their role in project delivery.
• Experience with downhole and surface geophysical test methods.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships and competently represent Geotechnical Services and Caltrans with tact and diplomacy with internal and external partners before state, federal and local agencies.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.