Job Description and Duties Will Consider Junior Engineering Technician Under supervision of the Area Construction Senior Transportation Engineer and with direction from the lead Resident Engineer, incumbent performs various technical field and office tasks of average difficulty relating to transportation construction. Collects engineering data, samples construction materials and performs materials testing per standard procedures and coordinates with contractor's personnel on various construction projects. Performs general construction office duties relating to administration of construction contracts including quantity calculations, processing contract change orders, preparing estimates for monthly progress payments, etc. Assists the Resident Engineer in drafting change orders, contract estimates, and other documents and reports involved in construction projects. Makes construction projects inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Inspects construction related work as to the quantity, quality, and methodology. Advises Resident Engineer of problems or situations on project sites. Records Manpower and equipment usage along with pertinent details. Prepares documentation of the work performed. Prepares daily reports. Performs inspection of finished products and calculation of units completed for payment and monitors Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with safety orders. Performs asphalt concrete and portland cement concrete plant inspections. PARF# 06-5-945 / JC-459883 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Position located at 1824 Norris Road, Bakersfield, Kern County. Job will have exposure to lab work, night work, fog, field work, earthwork, paving operations, weather conditions, equipment, machinery, lab conditions, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise. Hard hat and safety vest or approved safety shirt must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. While at the Construction office employees will normally work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Incumbent may be required to participate in the rotation program. Workload may subject employee to frequent night work, changes of shift, frequent changes of work hours and workdays, and geographic transfer. Travel is required. A valid California driver's license is desired. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Overtime may be required. It is highly likely, that incumbent, will go on loan to another functional unit during the winter months or when workload needs are below staffing level. The loan assignments are normally somewhere in Central Region (District 5,6,9,10) but there may be assignments outside of the Central Region to meet workload needs. 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-459883 Position #(s): -XXX Working Title: Assistant Engineering Technician 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: Kern 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. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 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. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples addressing each of the evaluation criteria listed below. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length and written in no less than 12-point font. Each evaluation criteria must be addressed separately and in order. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ. Evaluation Criteria: 1. Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships. 2. Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. 3. Ability to accurately interpret plan and specification requirements for highway construction and material testing. 4. Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations and prepare organized reports. 5. Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form. 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. 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: 1/6/2025 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 . click apply for full job details