Supervising Transportation Engineer

Position: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Location: California

SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

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Base pay range

$13,892.00 - $15,782.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.
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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-503803
Position #(s):

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Working Title:

Office Chief, Stormwater Program Development
Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Work Location:

Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department:
Caltrans – Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of a Principal Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the development of stormwater and other water quality best management practices, procedures and methodologies related to Caltrans project delivery and maintenance and operations. This position coordinates activities which include the development of new technologies and the innovative use of other existing products, practice and procedures pertinent to stormwater and other water quality management.

The incumbent oversees the Department’s statewide water quality monitoring program as required by the statewide National Pollution Discharge Elimination Permit (NPDES), state and federal regulations and is responsible for research/applied studies being undertaken by the Department to meet water quality standards.

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

Special Requirements

• 549.90 – this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Either I
  • One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior level engineer in the California state service.
• Or II
  • One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service.
  • Two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service.
• Or III
  • Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior level engineer in the California state service.

Examination Information

This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. Candidates are required to submit a complete State application (STD 678) and include all experience relevant to the Minimum Qualifications.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/21/2026. Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Careers at  or by hard copy to the mailing address or drop‑off location listed above.

Required Application Package Documents

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic equivalent).
• Resume is optional.
• Statement of Qualifications – submit on the PM‑0504 form.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Government Administration

EEO Contact

Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Additional Information

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.

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