Transportation Engineer; Civil

Position: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Branch Chief of Encroachment Permits, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineer (Civil) is responsible for assisting in the development and administration of the statewide Caltrans Encroachment Permits Program.

The incumbent is responsible for developing guidance, procedures, training material, tools, reports, and quality management to improve the Program. The incumbent coordinates with other divisions such as Design, Maintenance, Inspections, Right of Way, Legal, Information Technology, Audits, and Accounting on permitting program activities. The incumbent also provides functional direction and engineering consultation to district staff on issues related to Caltrans' policies and procedures associated with the issuance of encroachment permits, and permit inspections.

PARF 51-26-0039 / JC-522173

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Candidates 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  for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County

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  and search by typing in the classification title.

This position's headquartered location is Sacramento, CA. While at the base of operation, the incumbent works in a climate controlled office under natural and artificial lighting. Due to periodic issues with heating and air conditioning, building temperatures may fluctuate. Multi-floor buildings are equipped with elevators and stairs.

The incumbent may be required to travel periodically to other office buildings (federal and state offices, district offices, local agencies, etc.) and indoor/outdoor field locations. While at field locations, the incumbent may be exposed to uneven surfaces, noise, and varying climate conditions. The incumbent may be required to travel within the state and may be required to travel out of-state for business operations.

Possession of a valid driver's license is required to operate a State owned, leased, and/or

personal vehicle. The environment is fast-paced, demanding, and busy; and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities and assignments. Vacations may be restricted during peak times.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans' 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522173

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Transportation Engineer, Encroachment Permits

Classification:

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate…