Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Office Chief, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent assures the development and statewide implementation of laws and regulations for environmental compliance in construction. This includes developing  Division of Construction (Division) policy and environmental guidelines for use by the districts, state agencies and other external  agencies, and assisting the Division of Environmental Analysis in the negotiations of permit requirements with regulatory  agencies. Incumbent participates with federal, state and regional agencies to identify issues and implement corrective strategies;  develops and analyzes environmental legislation; identifies and fulfills environmental training and research demands; and  supports the Division of Environmental Analysis in the implementation of statewide policies. The incumbent is responsible for  developing and implementing new and innovative specifications such as performance specifications for environmental  compliance and construction methods. The incumbent will represent the Division in working with other Caltrans functional units,  with industry, and other public agencies to ensure the environmental best management practices, methods and procedures are  included in specifications. This position is located in the Headquarters.

PARF# 54-5-024 / JC- 472248

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation in Sacramento, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The use of a laptop is essential. Occasionally the employee will be required to travel within the state to attend meetings and training.  Travel to the districts will subject the incumbent to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. Some  project field reviews will require the incumbent to work outside of the office, along our state highways/facilities, or at other project  sites for short periods of time. The employee may also be required to occasionally work outdoors which may cause exposure to  dirt, dust, noise, uneven ground surfaces, allergens in the air, and/or hot or cold temperature extremes.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Your SOQ response is to be typed and no more than two (2) page using 12-point font. 

The SOQ should include a discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria below.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of either one or both area(s) below: 
   • a. Construction engineering and contract administration policies and procedures, and/or
   • b. Environmental engineering and/or environmental regulations and policies.
2. Demonstrated experience or ability in developing policy, specifications and guidance.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (e.g., technical reports, group presentations and/or public forums).

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: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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

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-472248), PARF# 54-5-024 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/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.

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 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.

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