STRUCTURAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN II

Caltrans; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Detailer in Alameda County for the Structural Design Technician II level. The position involves preparing complex design and as-built drawings for various structures under engineer supervision, with potential lead responsibilities on simpler projects. Telework is Hybrid and state employment is permanent, full-time.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and hold a valid driver’s license. Final filing date is 10/03/2026 and eligibility varies by state civil service rules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533186

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

Working Title: Detailer

Classification: STRUCTURAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN II

Salary Range: $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

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.

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.

Application Deadline & Eligibility

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026

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).

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.