Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the District Treatment Best Management Practice (TBMP) Inspection Program, maintenance and improvement of TBMP database, process improvement, and HM-233 TBMP Major Maintenance program. Serves as the technical advisor and program coordinator for the TBMP Inspection Program and HM-233 TBMP Program. Reviews and analyzes the current TBMP asset condition. Works closely with HQ and other District programs to meet the TBMP program's objectives and requirements. Monitors, tracks, and evaluates TBMP activities, and projects. Makes special reports and provides recommendations with regard to the program element requirements. Responsible for the development of plans, specifications, and estimates for the HM-233 Program and Major Maintenance projects. Coordinates with the District and HQ functional units for the preparation of project PS&E package. Reviews project priority and develops the annual project proposals for the HM-233 program. The incumbent will perform field reviews, identify possible solutions, assess and prioritize project needs and scope as necessary.

PARF# 05-6-609 / JC- 491794

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 askexams@dot.ca.gov 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: .

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.

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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County. 

While at their base location, the employee will be working in an office setting utilizing computer equipment. The work setting is primary open space with modular furnishings in a climate-controlled office. Employee may be required to work in close proximity to traffic as part of site or activity reviews. Employee may be involved in meetings and discussions with other agencies and/or parties. While performing field work, the employee will be required to travel District wide. Overnight stays may be required to facilitate field data collection.

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.

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. 

Special Requirements

• 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.  

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.

The SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position and serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, single spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below.  Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the recruitment.  You must respond to all the following items.

1. Describe why you believe your knowledge, skills, and experience would make you the best candidate to take on the roles and responsibilities of the TE (Civil) – Maintenance Design Project Engineer position.

2. Describe your most challenging experience dealing with issues on a project. How did you handle the situation? And what did to take away from the experience?

3. Describe how you approach building positive, constructive, and professional relationships.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Cover Letter, Resume, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (Al) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Important Application Instructions:

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 for this position, the Job Control number (JC-491794), PARF# 05-6-609 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Civil)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.  Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
    

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