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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
State of California
California
On-site
USD 80,000 - 100,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading state department is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to oversee the Statewide Litter Abatement and Clean California Program. The role involves managing litter abatement initiatives, developing policies, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates must possess a valid civil engineering certificate and demonstrate strong leadership and management skills. The position offers opportunities for telework and requires occasional travel.
Qualifications
- Manage statewide litter abatement policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies.
- Prepare reports and analyze litter data.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee litter abatement programs.
- Coordinate with various state agencies for litter events.
- Manage contracts related to litter removal efforts.
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Job description
Job Posting:Statewide Litter Abatement & Clean California Program Advisor
Department of Transportation
JC-475038 -
JC-475038 - Statewide Litter Abatement & Clean California Program Advisor
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Final Filing Date: 5/23/2025
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
Under the supervision of the Office Chief, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Statewide Litter Abatement and Clean California Program Advisor manages and directs the work of the Litter Abatement and Graffiti Programs to effectively implement the Department's Litter Abatement Plans, Litter Abatement Action Plan, Carcass removal and other litter-associated programs in the Office. This includes developing and maintaining statewide litter abatement policies, procedures, and manuals. The incumbent will also serve as the Clean California (CC) Program Advisor for the Division of Maintenance and is responsible for managing, planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and oversight of the Maintenance lead CC initiatives.
Directs staff to develop and oversee the implementation of the statewide Litter Abatement and Clean California (CC) Programs. This includes developing and maintaining statewide litter abatement policies, procedures, manuals, and implementation and management of the Litter Abatement Plan (Plan). Represents the Division of Maintenance at inter-agency meetings, task forces, committees and public hearings or meetings, which have the potential to impact the litter abatement effort. Coordinates, develops, reviews, and recommends best management principles, policies, procedures and standards for applicability of Plan and Action Plan, including necessary revisions and amendments. Reviews and interprets guidance and policy to ensure effective oversight and safety for local and inter-agency partners managing the Back-to-work/ Re-entry or similar programs, that assist with maintenance activities on the State Highway System. Works with external partners including, but not limited to, California Coastal Commission, California Highway Patrol, Cal Recycle, and others to organize and plan for litter related events such as Caltrans Litter Day (also known as the Great American Clean-Up) in April and Coastal Clean-Up in September.
Provides statewide leadership, and management of the CC statewide litter abatement activities including, but not limited to, monitoring litter abatement activities, compile and analyze litter data, update dashboards, and prepare reports for HQ, Districts, and external requests. Provides recommendations and administers statewide priorities, policies, procedures, objectives and specifications. Reviews and interprets policy related to the CC and litter abatement Program. Ensures cross functional considerations are included in the decision making process, including coordination with Federal, State, regional and local agencies, other Caltrans programs, and the public concerning the scope and content of CC initiatives. Develops and maintains working partnerships and joint activities with state and local partners. Coordinates CC and litter abatement activities with HQ Divisions and District Liaisons. Provides recommended solutions for highly technical or politically sensitive issues impacting CC and litter abatement projects.
Prepare written correspondence, reports, legislative reviews, action requests, address internal and external correspondences related to litter, compile and analyze statistical data and prepares other written material as needed in support of the Department’s efforts and goals. Responsible for reporting data related to litter abatement activities including, but not limited to, dashboards using Tableau, ArcGIS map web viewer and dashboards, tracking, monitoring, and reporting using Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS).
Assist with managing contracts associated with litter removal efforts to include, but not limited to, inter-agency and cooperative agreements with other State and local agencies, including rehabilitation programs. Coordinates, and oversees contracts and edits contract templates for typical litter-related contracts and manages any master contracts related to the Litter Abatement Plan.
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.
T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position located on 1120 N Street, Sacramento, 95814.
The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The work setting is primarily open space with modular furnishing in a climate-controlled office. Employee may be required to work in close proximity to traffic as part of site or activity reviews. Employee may be involved in meetings and discussions with other agencies and/or parties, which may be less than amicable. The use of a laptop is essential. Travel to the districts and off-site meetings will subject the incumbent to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. 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.
New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.
- SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Statewide Litter Abatement & Clean California Program Advisor
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,104.00 - $13,898.00
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Will be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and video display terminal. The use of a laptop is essential.
Working irregular hours may be required in order to meet project deadlines.
Employee may be required to work in close proximity to traffic as part of site or activity reviews.
Requires periodic travel. Travel to the districts and off-site meetings will subject the incumbent to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays.
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.
Will be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and video display terminal. The use of a laptop is essential. Working irregular hours may be required in order to meet project deadlines. Employee may be required to work in close proximity to traffic as part of site or activity reviews. Requires periodic travel. Travel to the districts and off-site meetings will subject the incumbent to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. 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.
The incumbent must possess a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board ofRegistration for Professional Engineers.
Will be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and video display terminal. The use of a laptop is essential. Working irregular hours may be required in order to meet project deadlines. Employee may be required to work in close proximity to traffic as part of site or activity reviews. Requires periodic travel. Travel to the districts and off-site meetings will subject the incumbent to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. 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.
The incumbent must possess a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board ofRegistration for Professional Engineers.
SOQ Instructions
A statement of qualifications is required. Your statement of qualifications must be typed in Arial 12pt. font, and must include “Statement of Qualifications” in the header. Two pages is the maximum allowable length. Your statement of qualifications must address the following topics/questions in the order listed below, and must list the question number and question:
1) Explain your experience working with and developing collaboration/communication between Caltrans executive management, other Caltrans divisions and districts, public, and external agencies.
2) Explain your knowledge of or experience in Caltrans maintenance including litter, graffiti, safety operations, and the Clean California Initiative.
3) Describe your experience with software tools necessary for analysis and presentation of complex transportation data, such as advanced spreadsheet functions, database systems, Geographic Information Systems, Tableau, dashboards, or other analytical tools.
4) Explain your experience in policy development and implementation, preparing technical reports and presentations, experience in contracts, and conducting training.
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.
Final Filing Date: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.
Final Filing Date: 5/23/2025Who 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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(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. 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:Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ 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.
Final Filing Date: 5/23/2025Who 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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(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. 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:Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Minh Chieng
(916) 639-5599
minh.chieng@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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