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Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief of the Office of Capital Improvement Programming (OCIP), a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent has responsible charge of engineering analysis work in assigned areas. The principal area of responsibility involves management of program of projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), various Proposition 1B Programs, Senate Bill 1 (SB1), Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP), SB 1 – Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP), and SB 1 - Local Partnership Program (LPP) for specific geographic regions. Lead for managing the electronic Project Programming Request (ePPR) tool. Additional statewide responsibilities include close coordination with District Program/Project Management offices as well as Programming offices in the Divisions of Right of Way, Local Assistance, Rail and Mass Transit, and Budgets. Assigned areas may be changed from time to time in response to changes in workload. The position requires the ability to work independently, meet short deadlines on a regular basis, and to work effectively with all levels of staff in Caltrans' Headquarters (HQ) and Districts, California Transportation Commission (CTC), and federal, regional, and local agencies. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Position is located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Employees may also, on occasion, be required to travel to various parts of the state to meet with district and regional agencies. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. 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 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 Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil) requires registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.
- The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
- Describe your project delivery knowledge and experience.
- Describe your ability to lead and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary staff involving internal and external stakeholders.
- Describe your experience and ability to prepare presentations or write reports to various levels of management, department staff, and external agencies.
- Describe your ability to respond to inquiries from upper management in a timely and effective manner.
- Describe your ability to work with minimum direction and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Describe your project management or program management experience.
- Describe your knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and reports writing. 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: https://www.naces.org/members. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Benefits
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Important Application 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-535244), PARF# 80-27-0006 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.