SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Division Chief, Division of Procurement and Contracts, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, is responsible for functions related to the acquisitions of Caltrans Architectural and Engineering Contracts. Within applicable laws, the purpose of the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Program is to provide an effective and efficient resource tool to Capital Outlay Support (COS) project managers and functional managers to achieve timely delivery of COS projects.

The responsible charge for the Senior Transportation Engineer requires the individual to act for the Deputy Division Chief in carrying out the duties associated with A&E contracting activities of the district offices, to supplement and interpret written instructions to the districts, and to perform the following duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate must adhere to ethical practices and policies, ensure best value for the State, and demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to providing quality service that is accurate, timely, and exceeds customers' expectations.

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.

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Position Details

Department Information

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Application 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.

Must have a general knowledge of the Caltrans organization, policies, and procedures for the development of highway improvement projects. Must have good judgment, based on engineering experience, to develop procedures and selection criteria for the hiring of engineering consultants. Must have the ability to communicate orally, in writing and with visual aids, and to coordinate effectively with all levels of management and employees. Must have a basic understanding of a personal computer and the ability to learn and operate new software programs.

A broad experience in highway project delivery and activities is required. This position requires a high degree of ability to analyze and evaluate various management reports and other material; analyze project engineering requirements and schedules to recommend types and methods of consultant services; and to make early determinations and assessments of problem areas and to implement effective action measures. Knowledge of Caltrans Contract processing and procurement is desirable. The incumbent must be registered as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Must be able to travel to districts. Responsible for independent, and consistent action and initiative to effectively evaluate problem areas in the engineering consultant selection process, contract negotiation process and administration procedures, and to recommend solutions to those problems.

Responsible for utilizing technology to maintain accurate data bases and efficiently producing a variety of reports.

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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov