Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer for the Office of Maintenance Engineering and the functional direction of a Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for performing culvert inspection activities throughout the District maintenance area. Job assignments may be subject to rotation, changes in work shift, work hours and workdays and may require fieldwork and travel on short notice. Travel is required; incumbent must possess a valid Class C Drivers License.

PARF# 56-6-086/ JC-490889

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltans Maintenance 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 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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, 95814.

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

• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

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.

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:

Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in the inspection or drainage facilities. Knowledge of the operation and  care of automotive and highway maintenance equipment. An ability to use and learn GPS units and computer software including

Access and Excel. Ability to prepare correspondence and written reports, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to organize and prioritize work including analyzing situations accurately and developing effective courses of action. Ability  to assist in investigations; reach sound conclusions; prepare and issue papers and reports for making improvements or changes

to existing procedures and standards when necessary. The incumbent must be able to expand on the practical application of  written policies, procedures and standards.

Ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. Ability to use a computer and software. Must  be able to interpret departmental policy and make clear oral and written presentations.

The incumbent shall make valid decisions for the various culvert related duties. The incumbent must be able to gather,  assimilate and analyze all pertinent data relating to the subject. Must be able to evaluate maintenance operations and evaluate  procedures utilizing current and state of the art culvert inspection equipment. Develop new procedures for field crews to  implement.

Incumbent must be able to analyze situations for correct decisions and/or recommendations on very short notice. Must be  capable of understanding basic engineering solutions in drainage design and determining alternatives that provide the most viable solution while considering maintenance, engineering, political and economic issues.

Must have the ability to work effectively with others. The ability to work around high-density traffic.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Important Applications 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-490889), PARF# 56-6-086 and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance 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/TRANSCRIPTS, 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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