Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Senior Construction Engineer, the incumbent serves as a Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule Engineer responsible for supporting the staff of assigned construction projects.  Incumbent performs various technical office tasks, analyzes special provisions, plans, estimates, regulations, and construction progress, and makes decisions and/or recommendations on schedule related Contract Claims and potential claims, and CPM construction schedule issues both during construction and after acceptance of the project.  Engineering relating to CPM construction schedules are performed on a regular basis for Resident Engineers, Construction Engineers and Construction Management.

PARF 10-5-171 / JC-425203

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer, Civil 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. The Transportation Engineer, Civil Exam is located here:  Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov 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.  For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: .

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Working Conditions

Position is located in  Stockton, San Joaquin County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at a construction office, employees will normally work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. Job will have limited exposure to chemicals, lab conditions, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, outdoor conditions, and high decibels of noise. If on-site construction work should become necessary, hard hat and safety vest or approved safety shirt must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. Workload and meetings may subject employee to occasional travel. A valid California Drivers License is desired. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Overtime may be required, but is normally not expected or desired.

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.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts.  The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers.  Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units.  The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment.  Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.

In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
  

A 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 an SOQ that  describes your experience with the following:

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing (including presentations), and work under pressure
2. Ability to identify problems and use a logical analysis to find information, understand causes, and evaluate
3. Experience creating and reviewing CPM schedules
4. Experience and knowledge of contract administration and the Dispute Resolution process as detailed in the Standard Specifications
5. Proficiency with P6 or other CPM scheduling software
6. Experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships and the ability to deal effectively with others in a conflict situation

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: .

Benefits

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

Important Application Information

T he 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-425203), PARF# 10-5-171, and title of the position (Transportation Engineer, Civil) 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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