STRUCTURAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN II

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Transportation, in Alameda County, seeks a Detailer to prepare complex design and as-built drawings under engineering supervision. This full-time role involves handling diverse structures with guidance from a lead engineer on selected projects and requires eligibility via the Structural Design Technician II exam.

The position offers a hybrid telework arrangement with a monthly salary range of $5,376 to $6,728; new hires are placed at the minimum of the range

Qualifications

• Prepare difficult or assist in the preparation of complex design, construction, and as-built drawings for structures.
• May act as a lead on less difficult projects in the preparation of plans.
• Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Structural Design Technician II exam.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction of an engineer and/or lead person, prepares difficult or assists in the preparation of complex design, construction, and as-built drawings for a variety of structures (concrete, steel, masonry, timber).
• Act as a lead on less difficult projects in the preparation of plans.
• Refer to Duty Statement for additional duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job Posting: Detailer

Department of Transportation

JC-533186 - Detailer
STRUCTURAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN II

$5,376.00 - $6,728.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026

Job Description and Duties

This is a full journey level of the series. Under the general direction of an engineer and/or lead person, the incumbent prepares difficult or assists in the preparation of complex design, construction, and as-built drawings for a variety (e.g.: concrete, steel masonry and timber) of structures. The incumbent may act as a lead person on less difficult projects in the preparation of plans.

PARF# 56-27-0010 / JC-533186

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Structural Design Technician II 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.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave Oakland, Alameda County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533186

Position #(s): 913-623-3037-XXX

Working Title: Detailer

Classification: STRUCTURAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN II
$5,376.00 - $6,728.00
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: Alameda 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

Special Requirements

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STRUCTURAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:

Kevin Hoang

[phone]

[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Hongyuan Su

[phone]

[e-mail]

We may 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.

EEO Contact:

Caltrans EEO Office

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

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 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.