Job Posting: Resident Engineer

Department of Transportation

JC-161925
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Resident Engineer
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$5,098.00 - $9,548.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/22/2019

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Area Senior Construction Engineer (a Senior Transportation Engineer), incumbent will perform a wide variety of difficult and complex transportation engineering work.  Serves as the licensed professional resident engineer on construction projects. Will assign work, give instructions, make decisions on difficult engineering and administrative problems in connection with directing work on various transportation projects.

A valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) required for Range D appointment.

Working Conditions

Multiple positions may exist within the Division of Construction located in Paso Robles, CA.

Job will have exposure to night work, field work, earthwork, paving operations, lab work, fog, weather conditions, chemicals, lab conditions, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise.  

Hardhat and safety vest or approved safety shirt, and eye protection must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. Incumbent must work with a variety of materials including testing equipment.

While at the Construction office employees will normally work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light.  However due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. 

Workload may subject employee to night work, flexible hours, frequent changes of shift, frequent changes of work hours and workdays, and geographic transfer.  

Travel is required. A valid California driver's license is desired.  Incumbent may be required to travel on short-term and/or long-term expense.  Vacations may be restricted during peak times.  Overtime may be required. 

All Transportation Engineers hired by Caltrans after May 19, 2000, will be required to participate in the mandatory "Transportation Engineer Rotation Program."  The rotation program consist of 9 months Construction Work, 9 months Design Work, and 6 months in an Elective Assignment(s).  The rotation length and assignment will be based on workload needs and could take place anywhere within Central Region Construction.  The rotation program is a key element in the development of our new employees and allows them to be assimilated into the Caltrans workforce much quicker and to be more productive.

In addition, to the Transportation Engineer Rotation Program, incumbent may be required to go on loan to other functional units during the winter months, when there is excess staff, or staffing needs in another area, etc.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-161925
Position #(s):
929-501-3135-XXX
Working Title:
Resident Engineer
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
$5,098.00 - $9,548.00

Corrected Salary

A $5,327.00 - $6,352.00
B $6,100.00 - $7,632.00
C $7,055.00 - $8,827.00
D $7,974.00 - $9,978.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

 

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

 

Department Website:www.dot.ca.gov

 

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

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • Audiogram Test required prior to appointment.
  • Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of an educational or license requirement must include a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
  • Graduation from a four-year curriculum in civil engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology or Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in- Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, or issued by another jurisdiction and accepted by the California Board in lieu of the first division of the examination as an engineer may be substituted for the required education.  Please submit a copy of your four-year degree or EIT along with your STD.678 State Employment Application.
  • Statement of Qualifications - is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.  The SOQ should be one to two-pages in length, 12 point Arial font. Use the bullet points below and directly address each topic.
Knowledge of:
  • Contract administration paperwork and documentation.
  • Caltrans Construction Manual, Standard Specifications and Special Provisions.
  • Highway and bridge construction, design engineering and cost estimating.
Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Balance multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Administer construction contracts. Has knowldege of Caltrans Plans and Specifications, and ability to interpret and enforce contract documents, and monitor expenses.
  • Serve as a lead worker, coordinate/assign work and provide direction to staff.
  • Communicate with Contractors to provide direction and resolve conflicts.
  • Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and be an effective team member.
  • Obtain or Possess a CA Professional Engineer License (if not currently licensed, state if examinations have been started, or expected date to begin examinations)

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: 7/22/2019

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.

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: AG/AC
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:

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Not open on weekends or 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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Please include a 1-2 pages, 12 point Arial font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

    Please refer to the Special Requirements Section for Qualifications/Evaluation Criteria.

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:
A valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) required for Range D appointment.

A valid Drivers License is desired.

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:
Caltrans DHR
(916) 227-5183
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lorraine Zavala
(559) 243-3001
lorraine.zavala@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 Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-161925), PARF #29-0-004 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer, Civil), on the State application (STD. 678) form. The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.

Electronic applications through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a hard copy of the application to the following address:


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

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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.