California State University-Long Beach – College of Business Looking for Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans Full Time

and Duties

Under the general direction of Chief, Office of System Performance, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, this position has statewide responsibility for the development and implementation of Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O, or TSMO) within Caltrans. TSMO is a holistic, multimodal, and proactive approach that focuses on the entire program/project life-cycle and operational and business improvements that can maximize the reliability and performance of the existing transportation system without added highway capacity. This position will focus on adopting and incorporating TSMO principles, tactics, and operational strategies statewide in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will supervise a staff including transportation engineers, planners, engineering technicians, and students.

You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here: 5PB21.PDF (ca.gov)

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located in Sacramento County

This is a permanent, full-time position usually in an office setting. The employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting with occasional background noise from other workstations. The employee will be required to travel throughout the state and represent Caltrans at high level meetings and field reviews. Some field observations are done for familiarization with proposed developments. The employee may occasionally be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat or cold.

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.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-344794

Position #(s):

913-350-3161-XXX

Working Title:

TSMO Program Lead

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$10,569.00 – $13,228.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

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

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applications received without a SOQ will be disqualified.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. The most qualified will be invited to a formal interview.

When completing the SOQ, please describe your experience, knowledge, and competencies as they relate to each question. You must provide specific examples for each question listed; do not consolidate answers or refer answers to different questions. A notation or reference to other materials such as a resume or the application will not be considered. Incomplete or missing responses to the information requested may negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications.

SOQ Instructions:

The SOQ must be typewritten in Arial 12-point font, single-spaced, and no longer than two pages in length total. You must number and write out each question followed by your response.

Your SOQ must address the following:

• Provide examples of your expertise and involvement in managed lane, ramp metering, and tolling facility planning, design, and operations.
• Provide examples of your leadership and expertise in managing existing and implementing new statewide programs, such as the Transportation System Maintenance and Operations (TSMO) program.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and/or tight deadlines, set priorities and successfully deliver work commitments or assignments in a team and post-pandemic environment.

Candidates that believe they meet the minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of their degree, transcripts, license, and/or certificate, along with the State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position in which education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/14/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

Attn: Caltrans HR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Caltrans HR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed on Weekends and State Holidays.

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications –
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Sashi Prasad

(916) 956-9778

[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Caltrans EEO Office

(844) 368-3367

[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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-344794), PARF# 51-3-055, and title of the position (Senior transportation Engineer, Caltrans) 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/TRANSCRIPS, 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.

Survey:

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMQ7LDR

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.