TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.Position DetailsJob Code #:JC-458764Position #(s):904-501-3135-XXXWorking Title:Field EngineerClassification:TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)$6,299.00 - $7,510.00 A$7,212.00 - $9,025.00 B$8,637.00 - $10,807.00 C$9,429.00 - $11,798.00 D# of Positions:MultipleWork Location:Santa Clara CountyTelework:In OfficeJob Type:Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationCaltrans 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.govFrequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdfDirector’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunityDirector’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunityJob Description And DutiesIn the Division of Construction, under the technical direction of a Professional Engineer, the incumbent serves as Field Engineer in one of the following roles: Resident Engineer (RE), Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) or Office Engineer (OE). This position assists the Construction Engineer as the state's representative on one or more construction projects to ensure the performance of assigned work complies with the current requirements of Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Standard Special Provisions. Detailed duties for each role is available upon request.PARF# 04-5-0188 / JC-458764Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET .Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4Ghttps://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalIApply 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.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Special Requirements• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.Please include a 1 page, 12 font size Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) indicating why you believe your knowledge, skills, and experience would make you the best candidate to take on the roles and responsibilities of the TE (Civil). Resumes will not replace the required SOQ.A standard State Application (form STD 678) is required. Clearly state your eligibility in the Explanations Section on your application. Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification. YOU MUST INCLUDE THE COMPLETE WORKING TITLE: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL), PARF NUMBER 04-5-0188 AND JC-458764 Screening criteria will be established and only the most competitive candidates may be interviewed.Please Note: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and /or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the application will be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.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.Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 12/31/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of TransportationN/AAttn: Caltrans DHR ContactCertification Services MS-90P O Box 168036Sacramento , CA 95816-8036Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of TransportationDrop-Off AddressCaltrans DHR ContactClassification and Hiring Unit - ECOS1727 30th Street, MS 90Sacramento , CA 95816Closed on weekends and State holidays.08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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.• 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.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.