<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Under general direction of the Program Project Management Office Chief (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Senior Transportation Engineer (specialist) serves as Project Manager responsible for managing and facilitating the development and engineering administration of the project from inception through construction completion and close-out. Incumbent ensures successful delivery of all assigned projects in accordance with the approved scope, on schedule, and within the programmed capital and support budgets. The incumbent provides report and support the Deputy District Director for projects that are in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), State Highway Operational and Protection Program (SHOPP), storm damage, seismic projects, minors, locally funded, and other Capital Outlay funded projects. Possession of a valid California PE License is required.</p> <p>PARF# 06-5-925 / JC-476505</p> <p>Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation 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 2015 E. Shield Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, Fresno 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 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS </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-476505</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>906-100-3161-XXX</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>Project Manager (Specialist)</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS</p> <p>$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>Multiple</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>Fresno County</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Facility:</p> <p>California Department of Transportation</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> <p>Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.</p> </li><li> <p>This position(s) requires(s) a valid Professional …License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.</p> </li><li> <p>Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). SOQ must be maximum 2 pages in length, 12 pt. Calibri font, and titled Statement of Qualifications with the candidates first and last name. SOQ should describe how the applicant's work history and educational background make them the ideal candidate for the position. Failure to include an SOQ with responses to questions below will disqualify the applicant from being considered for the position. Resumes are optional and DO NOT take place of the SOQ.</p> <p>Please answer the following questions in your statement of qualifications, answer the 3 questions individually:</p> <ul> <li>Describe any previous work experience that demonstrates your experience managing complex projects including creating project plans and schedules, tracking progress, and delivering project milestones on schedule. </li><li>Describe your experience with external/internal partnerships. How did you establish those partnerships, and what specific characteristics did you utilize in maintaining those partnerships? </li><li>Demonstrate your knowledge of the project development process through examples from your working assignments. </li></ul> <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: 5/15/2025</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>Duties include but are not limited to:</p> <p>Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls transportation projects to manage scope, schedule, cost and risk. This includes utilizing Project Resource and Schedule Management (PRSM) application and other software and database packages to produce reports to monitor support cost, schedule, and progress of transportation projects. Manages both capital and support costs. Monitors and controls actual cost against planned annual and total programmed budget.</p> <p>Consults and advises District Management and serves as direct representative in major program areas at private, public, council or board meetings. Provides technical oversights and works closely with the Project Management Coordinators and other functional Delivery Managers to assure project delivery within project schedule, scope and budgeted resources, and departmental standards and practices.</p> <p>Assembles and directs a project team of functional managers, local representatives, and resource or permit agencies to ensure project completion is on schedule and within budget while maintaining the overall quality of the project.</p> <p>Leads the Project Development Team in developing Project Workplans for scope, schedule and cost. Manages and coordinates internal and external transportation engineering project activities. Obtains the services of functional units by negotiating agreements with functional managers to meet project commitments.</p> <p>Communicates and provides timely and accurate information about the project status to District management and functional managers on a regular basis. Identify project conflicts and issues in a timely manner and elevate if unable to resolve directly. Ensures that all reasonable alternatives are explored before requesting changes. When a change is required, the incumbent will thoroughly document the reasons for the change. Request Management approval when changes are required on project scope, schedule and cost.</p> <p>Ensures that the project is developed in conformance with the applicable project development procedures and process, and ensure the overall quality of assigned projects.</p> <p>Must have thorough knowledge of all phases of the project development process, from initiation to environmental, design, right of way, construction and close-out; funding and budgeting; and principles and techniques of project management. The incumbent must analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action considering alternatives and risks. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively coordinate, negotiate, and communicate orally and in writing within the Department and externally. The incumbent must have the ability to provide leadership necessary to develop and control project scope, schedule, and cost through the use of multi-disciplinary project development team (Task Management), which includes input from and consensus of, the public, local, and team members. Incumbent is expected to achieve results through others while working in a matrix organization.</p> <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>Huong Nguyen</p> <p>(559) 383-5229</p> <p>Huong.T.Nguyen@dot.ca.gov</p> <p>Hiring Unit Contact:</p> <p>Amber Miranda</p> <p>(559) 341-7328</p> <p>amber.miranda@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 Applications 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-476505), PARF# 06-5-925 and title of the position (Senior Transportation 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>