TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

State of California; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Transportation in Oakland/Alameda County is seeking a Maintenance Agreement Coordinator to manage transportation facility maintenance agreements with local agencies. The role reports to a Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil) and requires navigating Caltrans processes and exam requirements.

The position offers a hybrid telework option, a permanent full-time schedule, and a salary range of $6,488 to $12,152 per month, depending on classification and

Qualifications

• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications for TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL).
• If MQs are met under Pattern II and TE Civil in-person written hurdle is required, do not take TE Civil online exam before passing the written hurdle.
• Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer, Civil exam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various maintenance agreements for transportation facilities within State's right of way.
• Coordinate with local agencies in the District on maintenance agreements.
• Review education and exam requirements and ensure compliance with Caltrans processes.

Job description

Job Posting: Maintenance Agreement Coordinator

Department of Transportation

JC-533792 - Maintenance Agreement Coordinator
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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: 10/11/2026

Job Description and Duties

PARF # 04-27-0585, JC-533792

Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent, District 4 Maintenance Agreements Coordinator, will be responsible for preparing various maintenance agreements for transportation facilities and related infrastructures, within State's right of way, with local agencies in the District.

Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in‑person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle.

Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility.

Please contact the exam unit at [e-mail] for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer, Civil 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.

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.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.

In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. Incumbent may also be required to travel to off-site locations for training, meetings, and field trips.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533792

Position #: 904-603-3135-918

Working Title: Maintenance Agreement Coordinator

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

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

Facility: California Department of Transportation

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

1. Describe how your education, knowledge and experience makes you the most qualified for the Maintenance Agreement Coordinator position.
2. Describe your experience in reviewing PS&E packages, Encroachment Permits & Coop Agreements
3. Describe your roadway design experience and use of CADD and MS Office software
4. Describe your ability in communicating orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Describe your experience in report and legal documents writing.

Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on CalHR website and CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Morgan Berteloot
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jonthan Chi
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.