This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Under general direction of the Construction Office Chief, incumbent serves as a Construction Engineers; and/or as a Resident Engineer on a complex project (or group of projects) requiring a large staff to monitor the contractor's operations. Directing the processing of payment to contractors and change orders; responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the difficult engineering and administrative tasks of the District Construction Field Office. Directing the processing of Construction Contract Claims. Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
PARF# 07-27-0359 / JC 534043

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 39115 Trade Center Dr Ste 210 Palmdale CA, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.

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.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating 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
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• Describe your experience with transportation construction projects. In your response, detail your knowledge of administrative processes, contract administration techniques, and your ability to analyze complex engineering issues.
• Provide an overview of your communication and negotiation skills. Highlight your experience of writing technical reports, delivering presentations, and managing interactions with both internal and external parties.
• Detail your proven involvement in developing support resource estimates, monitoring project budgets, and managing staff workloads to stay within strict allocations.
• Explain how you develop and maintain strategic alliances with internal and external customers. Include your specific experience working with local cities, County agencies, the MTA, and Executive Management.
• Describe your experience in leading and supervising the work of professional staff with the ability to judge quality of work and accordingly implement effective corrective measures through personnel policies related to the supervision and protection of employees.
• 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

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.