Transportation Engineer; Civil

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Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-503053
• Position #(s):
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Maintenance Complete Streets Coordinator
• Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
• Salary ranges:
  • A: $6,488.00 – $7,735.00
  • B: $7,428.00 – $9,296.00
  • C: $8,896.00 – $11,131.00
  • D: $9,712.00 – $12,152.00
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information:
  • Caltrans Mission:
    Improving lives and communities through transportation.
  • Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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  • Director’s EEO Policy:

Under the supervision of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, and functional direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist) in the office of Maintenance Special Programs, the Transportation Engineer (civil) position is responsible for assisting in managing the Maintenance Complete Streets Program. The incumbent will work in partnering with internal and external stakeholders in reviewing, developing, and updating websites, databases, GIS data, guidance, manuals, and electronic tools of Complete Streets facilities and inventory verification, validation, and condition assessment.

The incumbent will assist in providing training and guidance to District Maintenance Engineers and other stakeholders on processes and best practices for Complete Streets. The incumbent works closely with Districts and other stakeholders to meet the Program’s objectives and requirements. Some travel to meet internal and external stakeholders is required. A valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is highly desired.

Eligibility and Examination Information

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.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link:
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Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

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…