<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Under the direction of the Office Chief, the Load Rating Branch Chief is responsible for managing all aspects of structural analysis and load rating. The Load Rating Branch Chief is responsible for supervision of staff and management of workload and ensures that bridge analysis of State and Local Agency structures is conducted in accordance with AASHTO and Caltrans bridge design and load rating specifications and that load rating results are in compliance with SM&I and FHWA requirements.</p> <p>The incumbent will be required to respond to various types of bridge emergencies and to direct staff and to coordinate with various Caltrans and outside units to effect emergency repairs. The incumbent will be required to serve on, or chair in-house and national technical committees.</p> <p>During emergency situations the incumbent may be required to work off-peak hours for an extended period of time.</p> <p>The incumbent will be required to provide bridge analysis support to the Structure Permitting Senior (e.g., overweight bridge analysis permitting) and the Maintenance Design Branches.</p> <p>The incumbent may be required to direct staff to provide oversight and quality assurance of consultant bridge load rating projects.</p> <p>Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer in California, and a California Driver's License.</p> <p>PARF# 56-5-213 / JC-476352</p> <p>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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.</p> <p>https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G</p> <p>https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI</p> <p>Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.</p> <p>You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Position located at 1801 30th Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.</p> <p>Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.</p> <ul> <li>SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER </li></ul> <p>Additional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Job Application Package Checklist </li><li>Duty Statement </li></ul> <p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Code #:</p> <p>JC-476352</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>913-626-3185-034</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>Load Rating Branch Chief</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER</p> <p>$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>Multiple</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>Sacramento County</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.</p> <p>Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.</p> <p>The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.</p> <p>Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov</p> <p>Director's EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity</p> <p>Director's EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. </li><li>Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. </li></ul> <p>A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples, including the length of time of each statement of experience, addressing each evaluation criteria listed below. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length and be written in no less than 12-point font. Each evaluation criteria must be addressed separately and in order. Please number and repeat each criterion and provide full answers under each criterion.</p> <p>Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ. The SOQ will be utilized as screening criteria for the hiring interview only and will not be used for the purposes of examination.</p> <p>1) Demonstrated knowledge of structural analysis.</p> <p>2) Demonstrated ability to determine the bridge load rating factor.</p> <p>3) Demonstrated knowledge of bridge design and analysis software programs. List and give your proficiency in each.</p> <p>4) Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and procedures related to bridge design, construction, and maintenance.</p> <p>5) Demonstrated experience making presentations, training, and leading a team.</p> <p>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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Final Filing Date: 5/14/2025</p> <p>Who May Apply</p> <p>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).</p> <p>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).</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Address for Mailing Application Packages</p> <p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p> <p>Department of Transportation</p> <p>N/A</p> <p>Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact</p> <p>Certification Services MS-90</p> <p>P O Box 168036</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95816-8036</p> <p>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</p> <p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p> <p>Department of Transportation</p> <p>Drop-Off Address</p> <p>Caltrans DHR Contact</p> <p>Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS</p> <p>1727 30th Street, MS 90</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95816</p> <p>Closed on weekends and State holidays.</p> <p>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM</p> <p>Required Application Package Documents</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. </li><li>Statement of Qualifications - </li><li>Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Employee is required to hold a valid registration as a professional Civil Engineer. They must be competent in the principles and procedures used in field investigations, maintenance and load rating of various bridge structure types. They must be competent in the principles, fundamentals, and practices of structural analysis. They must be proficient in the use of engineering computer software for computational and data management purposes.</p> <ul> <li>The ability to apply sound engineering conclusions to existing bridge conditions and analyze factors affecting the safe load capacity of bridges. </li><li>Ability to effectively supervise staff and interact with various groups of people internal and external to the Department. </li><li>Ability to make sound effective decisions during stressful situations such as during an emergency response. </li><li>The ability to make neat and accurate engineering field notes and prepare concise engineering reports and presentations. </li><li>The ability to work independently and make decisions with a minimum of direction or supervision. </li><li>The ability to safely operate State vehicles. </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Human Resources Contact:</p> <p>Kevin Hoang</p> <p>(279) 234-2245</p> <p>kevin.r.hoang@dot.ca.gov</p> <p>Hiring Unit Contact:</p> <p>Michael J Lee</p> <p>(916) 802-3540</p> <p>michael.j.lee@dot.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EEO Contact:</p> <p>Caltrans EEO Office</p> <p>(844) 368-3367</p> <p>Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Important Application Instructions</p> <p>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-476352), PARF# 56-5-213 and title of the position (Senior Bridge Engineer) must be included on the STD. 678 form.</p> <p>Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>