SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks an Office Chief, Office of Construction Standards, in Sacramento to lead the Construction Standards office with a focus on state-wide contract administration, directives, and training. The role reports to the Deputy Division Chief of Construction and drives policies and specifications across the department.

The position requires a California registered Civil Engineer and substantial transportation engineering leadership experience within the state service.

Qualifications

• Valid California civil engineer registration required.
• One year of transportation engineering experience at senior level (CA state service) or
• One year of supervisory/managerial experience at Senior Transportation Planner level plus two years of civil engineering at Associate level+ in CA state service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Construction Standards office under the Deputy Division Chief (Principal Transportation Engineer).
• Develop and implement the division's business plan and focus areas; direct staff to support district construction staff.
• Develop specifications, construction directives, and other Department directives; update manuals and provide training.

Education

Civil Engineer Registration (California)

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.

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-533801

Position #(s): 913-500-3155-XXX

Working Title: Office Chief, Office of Construction Standards

Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$13,892.00 - $15,782.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento 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.

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief of Construction (Principal Transportation Engineer), the incumbent manages the functions of the Construction Standards office. This includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing the division's business plan and focus areas; directing staff to meet the functions of the office and the provide support to district construction staff; ensuring policies, procedures, and specifications related to construction contract administration and oversight practices are implemented consistently throughout the State; developing specifications, construction directives, and other Department directives; updating manuals, guidance materials, and providing training; identifying needs and challenges revolving around statewide construction contract administration issues; sponsoring and participating on teams that develop solutions to challenging matters; developing highly effective and efficient teams to meet the Department's mission, vision, and goals.

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

Special Requirements

• 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. and

Either I
Experience: One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior level engineer in the California state service.

Or II
One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service. and Two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service.

Or III
Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior level engineer in the California state service.

Examination Information

This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.

This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.

Note: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience, you must submit a copy of your signed and approved OOC documentation. Failure to do so may result in your OOC experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination.