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

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

PARF # 04-27-0378, JC-533265

Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer (Sup. TE), the incumbent will be responsible for reviewing approximately 70% of the Maintenance Engineering initiated projects that will be going through the District Office Engineer (DOE)for Ready to List (RTL) status. This includes review of draft plans, estimates, providing comments and producing specifications so that Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) can be circulated. The position requires working with Maintenance projectengineers (PE), functional units, and DOE to develop final PS&E's that are complete, in conformance with standards, and satisfactory for submittal to the Headquarters Office Engineer (HQOE) for advertisement and award. This also includes follow upwith HQOE following the submittal of projects, coordinating with PEs for addressing bidder inquiries, and preparation of addenda.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Most work will be conducted in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. Due to periodic fluctuations with heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may vary from time to time.

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:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer (PE) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• This position requires a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment
• 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
• 1
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of various phases of capital and maintenance project delivery, and/or preparation of project initiation documents/project reports, working through construction phase of projects.2
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in highway engineering including pavement preservation and rehabilitation treatments, pavement distress identification, various pavement resurfacing treatments, drainage preservation and drainage rehabilitation projects.3
• Familiarity with bridge maintenance projects and Structure Maintenance & Investigations (SM&I) bridge inspection reports.4
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in scheduling project milestones, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for various Capital, HM, Minor A and B, and Director's Order projects
• 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

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