SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, the incumbent is responsible to provide guidance and coordination with consultant teams and Department staff to perform Quality Management Assessment (QMA) / Independent Quality Assurance (IQA) of engineering work by other engineers.

The position requires a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in California. Travel is required. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

The position requires a valid Certification of Registration as a Civil Engineer in California.

PARF# 08-4-758 JC-435153

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans examination list. 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.

The exam page is located at :

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Position located in San Bernardino County - multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended or may become permanent.

pending DOF and administrative approval*

While at the base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to occasionally travel and perform field investigations and may be exposed to moving traffic.

Employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and / or extreme heat or cold.

Incumbent may be required to travel to district offices, offices of other state or federal agencies within or outside the assigned geographical area, or other meeting facilities, and / or to the sites of proposed projects.

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 o the headquartered location as needed to meet operation needs.

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

Special Requirements

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) : All interested candidates must submit a statement of qualifications to be considered for this position.

The SOQ will serve as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed.

The SOQ must be no longer than two pages. Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ that addresses all questions will be eliminated from the selection process.

1. Discuss your experience in preparing complex roadway projects according to Department standards which best qualifies you for this position.

2. Describe your ability to lead a team effectively to meet commitments and provide exceptional quality.

3. Discuss your experience in effectively communicating verbally and in writing to internal / external stakeholders, developing and maintaining positive relationships.

4. Discuss your experience in managing multiple project priorities and meeting deadlines.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / orappointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(a) / diploma for verification.

Unofficial,original or official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicantswith foreign transcripts / degrees must provide a transcript / degree U.

S.equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree towhich the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Here is a list of evaluationagencies : .

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CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.

401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit.

This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees.

You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and / or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and / or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

Benefits available to legal survivors and / or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.

Planning Ahead Handbook Dental Benefits

Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.

Employee Assistance Program

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Group Legal Services Insurance

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Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.

Health Benefits

Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.

CalPERS Health and Wellness

Promotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.

Long-Term Care Program

Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.

Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

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Reimbursement Accounts

Allows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses.

You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.

Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.