Senior Specification Development Engineer

Senior Specification Development Engineer Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer (Office Chief, Structure Office Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for research and development of structure specifications for the construction of bridges, retaining walls and other transportation-related structures.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Bridge Engineer 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  and search by typing in the classification title.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

• The incumbent must possess a valid certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be typed and no more than 2 pages, single-spaced, using 12-point Arial font.

Your SOQ must include each question as a section title. For each section, provide specific and detailed examples including dates.

1. Describe your experience developing, modifying, interpreting, or reviewing structure-related contract specifications, including Standard Specifications, Standard Special Provisions, and nonstandard Special Provisions.

2. Explain your experience applying structural construction practices, bridge engineering principles, or design requirements in a professional engineering setting.

3. Provide examples demonstrating your experience leading or coordinating the work of engineers or technical staff, mentoring others, setting priorities, organizing workloads, or providing technical guidance.

4. Describe situations in which you prepared a technical document (such as a specification, report, memo, or guidance) or communicated complex technical information to internal or external partners.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Applicants must include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. For foreign transcripts, see evaluation agencies: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

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.

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…