Job Posting: Assistant Engineering Technician

Department of Transportation

JC-470141
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Assistant Engineering Technician
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$3,836.00 - $6,857.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 4/2/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under supervision of the Area Construction Senior Transportation Engineer and with direction from the lead Resident Engineer, incumbent performs various technical field and office tasks of average difficulty relating to transportation construction.

Collects engineering data, samples construction materials and performs materials testing per standard procedures and coordinates with contractor’s personnel on various construction projects.

Performs general construction office duties relating to administration of construction contracts including quantity calculations, processing contract change orders, preparing estimates for monthly progress payments, etc. Assists the Resident Engineer in drafting change orders, contract estimates, and other documents and reports involved in construction projects.

Makes construction projects inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Inspects construction related work as to the quantity, quality, and methodology. Advises Resident Engineer of problems or situations on project sites. Records Manpower and equipment usage along with pertinent details. Prepares documentation of the work performed. Prepares daily reports. Performs inspection of finished products and calculation of units completed for payment and monitors Contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with safety orders. Performs asphalt concrete and portland cement concrete plant inspections.

PARF# 06-5-958 / JC-470141

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician 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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 90 W. Ashlan Ave Ste.110, Clovis, Fresno County.

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.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-470141
Position #(s):
906-501-3175-XXX
Working Title:
Assistant Engineering Technician
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
$3,836.00 - $4,805.00 A
$4,558.00 - $5,705.00 B
$5,480.00 - $6,857.00 C
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
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 

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.

  • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application.

The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples addressing each of the evaluation criteria listed below. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length and written in no less than 12-point font. Each evaluation criteria must be addressed separately and in order.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ. Evaluation Criteria:

  1. Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships. 
  2. Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  3. Ability to accurately interpret plan and specification requirements for highway construction and material testing.
  4. Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations and prepare organized reports.
  5. Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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 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: 4/2/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals 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 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
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR 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
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR 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.
  • 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.

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:

Must possess the ability to work outdoors in cold and hot weather. Must possess the ability to work on uneven ground, climb, lift, carry, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, push, grasp, sit, stoop, crawl, and repetitive use of extremities. Must posses the ability to transport variety of objects that are less or equal to 40 pounds. Ability to work indoors under artificial light.

The workload is subject to frequent, substantial, and unexpected changes. Ability to travel. Overtime and/or flexible hours may be required. Must be able to organize and prioritize. Must be able to concentrate, formulate effective strategies, be multi-tasked, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete task or projects with short notice. Ability to resolve emotionally charged issues reasonably and diplomatically. Must be able to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. Positive attitude is important. Must have knowledge of methods, materials, tools, manuals, and equipment used in highway and bridge construction and maintenance work; methods of proportioning and handling portland cement concrete and bituminous surfacing materials and the handling of asphaltic oils and emulsions; highway grading, construction and maintenance; conventional state-of-the-art computer applications to transportation engineering work.

Must have the ability to make accurate mathematical calculations; make sound decisions in the implementation of contract plans, specifications and various engineering activities; evaluate work methods and traffic conditions closely, both before and during the work, to assure safety; analyze situations regarding operational features and design concepts; demonstrate the potential to assume progressive technician journey level responsibility; organize/arrange data to produce effective work products without repetitious direction; and possess interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective team member.

Ability to: Inspect construction work and enforce compliance with plans and specifications; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare reports.

Computer experience preferred. Must have the ability to evaluate work methods and traffic conditions closely, both before and during the work, to assure safety.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Huong Nguyen
(559) 383-5229
Huong.T.Nguyen@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Veronica Dinata
(559) 981-7651
veronica.dinata@dot.ca.gov

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
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 Applications 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-470141), PARF # 06-5-958, and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician) 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.

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.

Application Methods:
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