Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer performs as a Design Manager (DM) and Task Manager (TM) for design activities. The incumbent may also serve as a dual hat Project Manager (PM) on some types of projects and over sight consultant contracts. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of project delivery tasks and coordination with all District functions, Headquarters Structure Design, Central Region Engineering Services, Legal Department, and local agencies. The incumbent shall monitor and control all tasks closely to ensure timely delivery. Registration as a Professional Engineer is required for this position.

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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PARF# 06-4-1512 / JC- 446999

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Working Conditions

Position located at 2015 E. Shields Ave. Ste. 100 Fresno, Fresno County.

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.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid Professional Engineering License required.

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

• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

Please provide a 2 page or less, 12 font size SOQ detailing the following:

1. Demonstrate your experience, knowledge and application of effective supervision and leadership skills. This includes acting in a supervisory/ lead capacity, assigning duties, and evaluating employee work performance.
2. Explain your ability to work cooperatively, build partnerships, and resolve conflicts with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Cultivating excellence is one of the Director’s top priorities. Please provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to lead a team and create a work environment that promotes excellence.
4. Explain your ability to determine and manage acceptable levels of risk and how you would implement those practices into your work environment.
5. Discuss the goals and objectives you hope to achieve in this assignment, both for yourself and the division.

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.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . 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:

Each project is unique and requires considerable analytical ability. Projects may involve funding and political issues, and analysis of design, environmental, construction, maintenance, planning, safety and project risk assessments.

• The incumbent is required to analyze projects for consistent application of standards and the viability of products developed by the assigned staff. A thorough knowledge of project development procedures, standards, policies, and practices is essential. A knowledge of Roadway Design Software such as Civil 3D is also required.
• Effective analysis of potential project delays and development of corrective plans of action is required. The incumbent must analyze staffing relationships and resource needs in order to complete the assigned projects.
• The incumbent must have the ability to track project schedules and costs. The incumbent should also have a general understanding of personal computer applications including databases such as PRSM, word processing, spreadsheet, and communication software.
• The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of various phases and background in transportation engineering including knowledge of the following processes: transportation planning, project development, environmental, right of way, design, maintenance, and construction.
• The incumbent must also have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate staff in a safe and cooperative environment. Knowledge of Equal Opportunity policies and effective supervision is required. The abilities to organize and motivate an effective team, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and communicate verbally and in writing are also essential. May also be required to gather information and present the basis for design decisions in court transcripts and/or appearances. They are also required to speak in front of large groups.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

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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