Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Supervising Transportation Engineer (Third Party Manager), the Senior Transportation Engineer (Third Party Utilities Lead) will act in a lead capacity for planning, monitoring, expediting, and tracking Third Party activities required for the high-speed rail project. Third Party activities include the identification and relocation of all related utilities, in coordination with various utilities owners, resolving any issues with utility owners including railroad entities; managing Third Party utility relocations; and negotiating Third Party agreements. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options. While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCM6SCC
Department Website:
https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/ Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process.
- Describe your experience managing utility relocations and leading utility or third party projects, including your role in coordinating design and construction and keeping work on schedule.
- Describe a time when you encountered a utility conflict, prior rights dispute, or third party issue that threatened a project's scope, cost, or schedule. Explain how you analyzed the situation, what options did you consider within legal constraints, and what was the final outcome?
- Describe a project where you were the primary point of contact among project teams, consultants, and third party stakeholders. Explain how you coordinated meetings, resolved conflicts, and maintained commitments.
- Describe your experience administering utility and third party agreements, permits, and property rights, and how you ensured compliance while managing scope, cost, and budget. Applications received without the SOQ may not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) 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. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below. 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:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.
- Ability to operate independently, but with the judgment to know when to ask for assistance and guidance from a supervisor or colleague.
- Ability to represent the Authority in dealings with other government agencies and private entities in a way that reflects well on the Authority.
- Dependable, punctual, excellent attendance.
- Knowledge of rail operations and relevant policy issues.
- Ability to prepare correspondence involving the inclusion of recommendations for practical courses of action.
- Ability to interpret utility relocation designs.
- Exercise good judgment and calm professionalism in all situations.
- Knowledge in ROW engineering and surveying coordination.
- Knowledge in third party utilities coordination and operations.
- Experience in working, developing, and maintaining relationships with stakeholder and local agencies, including managing consultant relationships.
- Experience in leading change and/or process improvements.
- Knowledge in ROW acquisition process, procedures, and schedule.
- Knowledge in ROW engineering and utilities.
- Experience interpreting and reviewing engineering plans.
Benefits
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Application Information The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package. Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed. If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-534695 and Third Party Utilities Lead, 311-670-3161-004 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.) Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time. NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin. Location The High-Speed Rail Authority Fresno building is located in downtown Fresno at 1111 H Street. We are located within walking distance of public transportation, many restaurants, Chukchansi Park, and Courthouse Park.