Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Minor B/Emergency Contracts Branch Chief, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Senior TE), and with lead direction and guidance from a Transportation Engineer (Civil), the Transportation Engineer Technician - Minor B Projects (TET) is responsible for assisting the Senior TE and Minor B Engineers with the delivery of Minor B projects, Lands and Buildings projects, and Emergency Contracts from project initiation to construction completion. Performs tasks related to field inspections/investigations, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), contract bidding, construction inspections, and project close-out. The TET performs office and fieldwork. PARF# 11-5-277 / JC-462120 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation 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 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, San Diego County. Travel, night shift, and overtime may be required. The incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely. Work is performed on a variety of terrain(s) including but not limited to slopes. The incumbent is also subjected to all weather conditions, including the desert heat in the Summer and the mountain cold in the Winter. Possession of a valid driver's license is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle. The work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. The work schedule may vary based on operational needs and/or contract schedules to includes nighttime, weekends, and emergency call-outs. 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 Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-462120 Position #(s): -911 Working Title: Transportation Engineering Technician - Minor B Projects 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 # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: San Diego 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. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that answers the prompts below. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. 1. Provide examples that demonstrate your experience in preparing reports, and plans, obtaining certifications, permits, and cost estimates for transportation-related projects. 2. Provide examples that demonstrate your proficiency in software skills with programs such as MicroStation, AutoCADD, Civil 3D, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Schedule, etc.), and other industry-standard software. 3. Provide examples that demonstrate your experience communicating verbally, over the phone, and in writing, coordinating with other functional units, and following oral and written directions. 4. Provide examples that demonstrate your experience in working cooperatively with internal and external team members to successfully complete projects in a timely manner. Include your experience working on emergency callouts and other unplanned work efforts and preparing and disseminating reports or studies of a technical nature. 5. Provide examples that demonstrate your experience working on multiple assignments, organizing multiple types of information/data logically, responding promptly, and ability to adapt to change. 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: 1/21/2025 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, 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 California 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 California 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 . click apply for full job details