Construction Safety Coordinator

Construction Safety Coordinator

Department of Transportation

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Construction Engineer (a Senior Transportation Engineer). Incumbent performs various technical office tasks and field tasks of high difficulty relating to the expertise, coordination, and training in transportation construction safety.

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 search by typing in the classification title.

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 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 resource.

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

Working Conditions

Position is located at 1976 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stockton, San Joaquin County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Job may involve exposure to heavy equipment, lab conditions, machinery, heat, cold, dust, dirt, gas, chemicals, fumes, outdoor conditions, lab equipment, indoor conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise. Required PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest or approved safety shirt in the field. Office work is typically in a climate-controlled environment, though conditions may vary. The workload may be subject to frequent, substantial, and unexpected changes. Travel may be required. A valid California Driver's License is desired. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Overtime may be required.

This position may be eligible for telework. Telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on policy. Employees are expected to report to worksites with minimum notice for urgent needs. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters location as needed. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement follows policy and applicable bargaining unit provisions. All commute expenses are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 to 33 month rotation for permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees who have completed probation and were hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or earlier as determined by the Districts. The rotation provides opportunities to develop project delivery knowledge by rotating through Design and Construction units, with core and elective assignments. Rotations typically last 6 to 12 months and may involve long-term travel across the state. Additional on-loan assignments may occur to support peak staffing needs.

In addition to the Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

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 : Caltrans Website

Director's EEO Policy : EEO Policy Link

Director's EEO Policy Statement : EEO Policy Statement Link

Special Requirements

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. Visit evaluation agencies for more information.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates for filing purposes.

Who May Apply : Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA / Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be considered.

How To Apply : Submit Application Packages electronically through CalCareers or by hard copy as specified. Include all required documents and your STD Form 678 or electronic equivalent.

Address for Mailing or Drop-off Applications : Department of Transportation, Sacramento, CA. Details provided in the original posting.

Required Application Package Documents : Current version of the State Examination / Employment Application STD Form 678 or equivalent. All experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications should be included to demonstrate eligibility. Resume is optional.

Desirable Qualifications

Benefits

Benefits information available from the department.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact : Hardeep S Chahal, 916-227-7839, hardeep.chahal@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact : Hardeep S Chahal, 916-227-7839, hardeep.chahal@dot.ca.gov

EEO Contact : Caltrans EEO Office, 844-368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)

Important Application Information

The State application (STD. 678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered, include the Job Control number and title on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications are highly recommended.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include copies of documents to be considered.

NOTE : Do not submit confidential information or extra forms not required for this vacancy. The job application packet checklist is not required. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant will be expected to comply with this objective.

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