Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Maintenance Engineering Office Branch Chief, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the health of electrical field elements, directing work assigned to the Office of Maintenance Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and delivering electrical Minor B projects. This position will direct a staff of Transportation Engineers and Transportation Engineering Technicians.

This position requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

PARF# 10-5-476 / JC- 471070

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, Supervisor exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position is located in Stockton, San Joaquin County.

Incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting in an office setting or at an approved telecommute location; however, due to unexpected heating and air conditioning problems in the office locations, building temperature may fluctuate. Telecommuting is subject to completion and approval of the department's Telecommute Agreement. The incumbent will also be required to travel between the District Office, Headquarters, and other districts throughout the state to attend meetings or trainings. Occasional overtime, night work, and overnight travel may be required.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.  Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

The SOQ is to be no more than two pages in size, 12 pt. Century Gothic font, describing how the applicant’s work history and educational background make them the ideal candidate for the position. Failure to include an SOQ with responses to the questions below will disqualify the applicant from being considered for the position.

Please answer the 3 questions individually:

1. Describe briefly your experience supervising a team.
2. Describe your experience with Electrical Maintenance projects and elements both in the field and in design.
3. Please give a brief outline of your experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) on highway 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.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-471070), PARF# 10-5-476, and title of the position (Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, Supervisor) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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