SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; Marysville (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks a Supervising Transportation Engineer to serve as Chief, Hydraulics Branch in the North Region. The successful candidate will plan, organize, and direct work of Transportation Engineers (Civil) and oversee drainage improvement projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing contract plans, hydraulic analyses, coordinating with other design branches, and ensuring compliance with Caltrans policies.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Professional Engineer license is required.
• Submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) using STD 678 form.
• A valid driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the work of Transportation Engineers as Branch Chief of the District Hydraulics/Stormwater Branch.
• Review and prepare drainage improvement contract plans; hydraulic studies and storm water data reports.
• Coordinate drainage design activities with other design branches and with North Region functional branches.
• Review Maintenance referrals and complaints; ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Education

Professional Engineer License

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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536854

Position #(s): 903-201-3161-XXX

Working Title: Chief, Hydraulics Branch

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

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: Yuba 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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

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

Under the general direction of the North Region (NR) Chief, Office of Engineering Services, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will plan, organize and direct the work of Transportation Engineers (Civil) as Branch Chief of the District Hydraulics/Stormwater Branch. The work includes review and preparation of drainage improvement contract plans; hydraulic studies and drainage reports and storm water data reports (SWDRs); accumulate and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic data; field review of drainage facilities and investigation of Maintenance referrals and complaints; coordinate drainage design activities with other design branches; and coordinate with various North Region functional branches.

JC-536854; PARF # 03-27-0092

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.

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 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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualificaitons

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) along with a state application (form STD 678). The SOQ must specifically address the questions, be numbered in the same order as listed, 2 pages maximum and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

• Ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally among Region and District functions as well as with Caltrans’ external customers, including city and county staff.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with interdisciplinary project teams to analyze situations accurately, identify potential conflicts, adopt an effective solution, and build consensus within the teams.
• Experience in the implementation of the Department’s project delivery policies, procedures, standards and other factors relating to design of transportation facilities and roadway drainage features.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver a challenging and complex work product.

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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).