Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (Design District Division Chief), the Senior Transportation  Engineer, Caltrans functions as a Senior Design Manager responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the design and delivery of  transportation projects. This role manages and monitors project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensures compliance with design  standards, policies, and project development processes and procedures, and supervises a team of engineering staff. In addition, the incumbent  may serve as a Task Manager for specific design activities, a Project Manager for various types of projects, and a Contract Manager for  consultant contracts.

PARF# 11-6-260 / JC-504319

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 4050 Taylor Street San Diego, San Diego County.

Multiple positions  may  be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent primarily works in a climate-controlled office environment under artificial lighting. Multi-floor buildings are equipped with  elevators and stairs for accessibility. The incumbent may also be required to work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, loud noise, uneven  surfaces, and severe weather conditions. The incumbent must remain vigilant and adhere to established field safety procedures to mitigate  risks when working in the field.

Special Requirements

• This position requires possession of a valid certificate 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 to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your supervisor & leadership experience and skills, and how they helped you achieve your goals.
2. Describe your relevant qualifications and experience for the Senior Design Manager duties and responsibilities.
3. Describe what effective communication means to you and how you achieve this, including the tools you use.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop networks, build internal and external partnerships, including other District personnel and Headquarters.

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

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Important Application Instructions:

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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