Under the direction of the Engineering Services Branch Chief (a Senior Transportation Engineer), the incumbent performs, coordinates, and provides technical support for a broad range of North Region Project Development (NRPD) and Engineering
Services Branch functions. The incumbent supports engineering quality, constructability, safety, standards, estimating, CADD/ BIM4I, project records, railroad coordination, and project delivery support activities in a customer service team setting. Assignments may vary based on branch workload and project delivery needs. The work is accomplished through understanding and applying Caltrans standards, manuals, guidelines, policies, directives, engineering judgment, and computer software applications; and through coordination with Design, Office Engineer, District Design Liaison, Project Delivery Coordinator, Permits, Right of Way, Structures, Construction, Headquarters, local agencies, utility companies, railroad companies, consultants, contractors, and the public.
PARF# 03-27-0081 / JC- 525035
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Position located at 703 B Street, Marysville, Yuba County.
While at the base of operation in an office setting, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. The position may require periodic field reviews, site visits, travel to meetings or training, and work at project locations. During fieldwork, the incumbent may be exposed to traffic, noise, dirt, water, uneven surfaces, difficult terrain, and extreme heat or cold. Periodic travel is required for fieldwork and training. Periodic overtime and overnight travel is required. Travel may require the use of State supplied vehicles that vary in size. Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required when operating a state owned vehicle.
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.
The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.
In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.
