Job Description and Duties
This is a Limited-Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.
Under the general direction as the Office Chief for Local Assistance, Engineering and Analysis, you are responsible for managing the District Project Initiation Document (PID) Program. Ensure on-time, quality, on-budget delivery of SHOPP PIDs, and manage the 40.50 program resources. Participate in HQ PID meetings and act as the District PID liaison. Additionally, coordinate with District Asset Management to assist in developing a balanced SHOPP portfolio that meets District asset targets consistent with the State Highway System Management Plan (SHSMP). Furthermore, you serve as the Division liaison with the Division of Program and Project Management, handling areas of interaction and mutual interest. Finally, you provide assistance and perform other activities related to the efficient and effective delivery of the District’s Transportation Planning programs. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior 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. The Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil) Exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB03
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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 703 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901, Yuba County.
The employee is required to travel to local agency offices and Caltrans offices as needed to perform duties. Some additional hours beyond the 40-hour work week may be required. The employee works in a climate controlled building using a modular workspace with artificial lighting.
This position may be eligible for tele work. The amount of tele work is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving tele work policy. Caltrans supports tele work, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their work sites 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.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.