Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Division Chief, the Senior Transportation Engineer is responsible for varied and difficult  transportation engineering work in the field or office involving the supervision of engineers and others engaged in transportation  development activities. Act as Chief of the Office of Technical Services and Programs and the Department's primary expert and  consultant on airport engineering matters.

PARF# 63-26-0005 / JC-511675

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St , Sacramento County.

Employees may be required to travel frequently. Travel may be by Department-owned aircraft. The incumbent works in front of a  dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of working in a sitting or standing position.  This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans  current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs.  Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected  candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location.  Business travel reimbursements considers an employee’s designated Headquarters 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.

Special Requirements

• This position requires a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• The ability to logically organize and present positions, identify problems, and formulate recommendations.
• The ability to perceive the political and policy implications of proposed actions.
• Ability to interpret and correctly apply State and Federal regulations,
• Ability to interpret and correctly apply Caltrans, CTC, and FAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability and initiative to work with a minimum of supervision and direction.
• Ability to be proactive in problem solving.
• Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in dealing with others. Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with  individuals and organizations.
• Ability to supervise a technical staff and provide that staff with effective leadership.
• Ability to prepare work and communicate ideas, both orally and in writing, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to serve in a consulting capacity to federal, State, regional, and local agencies.
• Ability to effectively communicate policies and goals of the Division before large audiences.
• Knowledge of aviation and airport operations.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of airport design and construction, including grading, drainage, paving,  lighting, structures, facilities, and other general construction items.
• Knowledge of the various technical phases of airport engineering work, including design, construction, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of federal and State standard specifications, standard special provisions, and Advisory Circulars; the provisions of  Federal aviation laws and regulations; and State laws, regulations and policies relating to public use airports.
• Knowledge of personal computers and applications for word processing, spreadsheet, and databases and presentations.

Benefits

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Important Applications 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-511675), PARF# 63-26-0005 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer) 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.
• Other -
  • PE License is required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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