Transportation Engineer
1 week ago
The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support and guidance on Major Maintenance Transportation Management Systems (HM4-TMS) projects.
The incumbent will perform the transportation field and office electrical, electronic and maintenance engineering work for the transportation management systems (TMS) assets, traffic signals, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems.
Incumbent will prepare and review reports, plans, and specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the repair and maintenance of aforementioned electrical systems.
The incumbent will coordinate with the electrical maintenance, traffic operations and construction branches for operational status of all field assets reporting to and from the transportation management center (TMC) and other systems.
Ensure that the asset inventory and condition is updated across all the databases. The incumbent will act as maintenance engineering support in all aspects of TMS field assets. Additionally, the incumbent will develop maintenance work plans, assist in managing them, review deliverables and oversee project delivery.Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer Electrical 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.
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.
If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Electrical in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle.
Candidates who take the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility.
Please contact the exam unit at for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Sacramento.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The incumbent may be required to work outdoors to do field reviews, investigations, and monitor traffic problems, and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.
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.
This position requires visual and color acuity adequate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, willingness to work at odd hours, be available for day or night calls, stay abreast of current technological changes in the fields of electricity and electronics, work up to 550 feet above pavement or water, work in the midst of traffic, and have the ability to withstand working under adverse (e.g., cold, wet, windy) weather conditions.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC
Position #(s):
XXX
Working Title:
Regional Highway Maintenance (HM) - Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Coordinator
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
$5, $7,149.00 A
$6, $8,590.00 B
$7, $9,934.00 C
$8, $11,230.00 D
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento 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
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers." For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
Must possess the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and lift 25 lbs.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, SOQ (Two pages maximum, 12 pt font) and a resume. Applicants who do not submit the required documents will not be considered.
Candidates must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ). The SOQ must cover the following topics in order.
- Communication Experience: such writing letters, presenting to an audience, and interactions with management.
- Technical Experience: knowledge of TMS systems, Caltrans standards and project delivery.
- Leadership: knowledge of Caltrans Maintenance Program, working/leading teams, and balancing multiple priorities.
- Partnership: collaborating with internal and external customers.
Candidates that believe they meet the minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of their degree, transcripts, license, and/or certificate, along with the State application (STD.
If selected for the position in which education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
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: 5/29/2024Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
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
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box
Sacramento, CA
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
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
- Additional documents that may be required by the Program:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
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:
The incumbent must have current knowledge of Caltrans' mission, vision, goals and strategic management plan. Must have knowledge of TMS maintenance engineering, traffic engineering, and traffic operations.
The incumbent must familiar with the Division of Maintenance goals, organization and the delivery of Major Maintenance Program.
Must possess knowledge and experience with state contracting administration and procedures for contracts such as professional services, construction, and agreements such as maintenance agreements.
Must have experience in project development, specifications and general knowledge of design, construction, and maintenance techniques, electrical and electronic theory as applied to traffic control systems, components, circuits, and troubleshooting.
The incumbent must continually update his/her knowledge of emerging technologies, new regulations, industry standards and lifecycle analysis of the TMS assets.
Incumbent must be open to change and new information; adapting their work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected issues, and adjust quickly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
The incumbent must possess the following general competency skills:- Goal Oriented: Ability to achieve the goals and show results.
- Communication: Listen to others and communicate in an effective manner.
- Customer Focus: Identify and respond to current and future client needs and provide excellent service to internal and external clients.
- Ethics and
Personal Credibility:
Uphold ethics and personal integrity, and demonstrate trustworthiness, reliability, and responsibility.
- Relationship Building: Maintain and strengthen relationships with others inside or outside the organization and provide information, assistance, and support.
- Teamwork: Work effectively with other team members to achieve common goals, and complete assignments in a group setting.
- Partnership: Develop networks, builds alliances, and engage in cross-functional activities. Collaborate across boundaries and find common ground with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Must be able to apply their knowledge to the design, construction, and the maintenance of TMS and its communications system that will achieve the Department's goals and objectives.
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Ruby Leung
Hiring Unit Contact:
Gonzalo Gomez
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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-38928), PARF# , 3101, 3102 and title of the position (Insert Classification Title) 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 This page is for examination use only.
Survey:
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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