Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Office Chief of Project Initiation and Local Assistance, the Senior Transportation Engineer supervises engineers, planners, and others engaged in transportation development activities; assigns and supervises the preparation, formulation, coordination, and review of transportation related engineering studies and reports. The incumbent gives direction, provides technical support, and manages project schedules and Project Initiation Document Workplans. The incumbent also participates, as needed, in District and Statewide initiatives related to programming, engineering, project development, and planning activities.
PARF# 12-26-0157 / JC-525114
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1750 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA, Orange County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The work environment is typically a climate-controlled office. The incumbent may sit for long periods of time while using a keyboard and video display terminal. There are elevators that can transport the incumbent to all floors of the office complex. Occasional travel may be required. The incumbent will be required to attend meetings or training in other State facilities. The incumbent may be part of a two or more person team to perform field inspections during K-Phase and will be exposed to fastmoving traffic, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and extreme hot or cold weather.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-525114
Position #(s):
912-840-3161-002
Working Title:
Branch Chief, Project Initiation
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 – $14,315.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity