Job Description and Duties Will Consider Junior Engineering Technician Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer and under the direction of the Resident Engineer (lead worker), the Transportation Engineering Technician in the Construction Field Office is responsible for various technical field and office tasks of average difficulty relating to transportation construction. Working in the construction field, ensuring contractor complies with all contract requirements; keeping complete, accurate, and concise records of the work and quantities; documenting locations, material, labor and equipment used, and measured quantities on a daily basis; verifying material sources and quantities; ensuring SWPPP and safety compliance; conducting labor compliance interviews, performing or calling for required tests to ensure work quality; keeping the Resident Engineer informed of work progress and problems timely. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician / Junior Engineering Technician 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 here and search by typing in the classification title. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. PARF# 07-5-489 / JC-447389 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Position located in Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles County. Employees will be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Travel may be required. Must be able to drive a state vehicle and have a valid California Drivers License. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Night and weekend work required. Use of computers and other office equipment is required. Job may have exposure to chemicals, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, and humidity. May have exposure to high decibels of noise. Hard hat, safety vest, and appropriate safety equipment must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. Incumbent will have exposure to high volumes of paperwork, filing, and data entry. While at their field office, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Junior Engineering Technician, please contact Ana Abundo at or email at New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-447389 Position #(s): -XXX Working Title: Office Engineer, Field Inspector Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN $3,836.00 - $4,805.00 A $4,558.00 - $5,705.00 B $5,480.00 - $6,857.00 C Shall Consider: JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN $3,148.00 - $3,941.00 A $3,800.00 - $4,760.00 B # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. Department Website: Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: Director's EEO Policy: Director's EEO Policy Statement: Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. 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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 9/10/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact JC- E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact JC- E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: As travel is required, a valid California Driver's License is highly desirable. Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position . click apply for full job details