Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Junior Engineering Technician

Under the supervision of the Branch Chief of Transportation Permits Issuance, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineering Technician, serves as the Transportation Permits Writer in the Transportation Permits Issuance Branch.

The incumbent performs complex technical work pertaining to transportation permits. The incumbent serves as a Permit Writer (single trip, annual, repetitive, and/or variance permits) for processing applications for extra-legal vehicles and/or loads to travel on State highways; acts as a Construction/Maintenance Liaison by keeping the program’s database current with restrictions that affect permit routing; reviews/inspects the work of others as a secondary audit; and assists supervisors with reviewing and updating Caltrans’ permit policies, best operating practices, and permits processing software.

PARF# 51-5-054 / JC-461067

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.

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Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

This position's headquartered location is Sacramento, CA. The incumbent works in a climate-controlled office under natural and artificial lighting. Due to periodic issues with heating and air conditioning, building temperatures may fluctuate. Multi-floor buildings are equipped with elevators and stairs. The incumbent may be required to travel periodically to other office buildings (federal and state offices, district offices, local agencies, etc.) and indoor/outdoor field locations. While at field locations, the incumbent may be exposed to uneven surfaces, noise, and varying climate conditions. The incumbent may be required to travel within the state and may be required to travel out-of-state for business operations. Possession of a valid driver's license is required to operate a State owned, leased, and/or personal vehicle. The environment is fast-paced, demanding, and busy; and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities and assignments. The incumbent will be required to work during times of “national emergencies and/or natural disaster.” Vacations may be restricted during peak times.

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

• 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. 

The SOQ is a narrative of the education, training, skills, and experience that best qualify a candidate for the position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages in length and must address the following questions in the same order as listed below. Resumes are accepted but are not required. Resumes do not take the place of STD 678 Application or SOQ. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for this job.

1. Describe your experience and skills that would help you to be successful in this assignment.

2. Describe your experience collaborating with others to prepare and convey technical information to multiple stakeholders.

3. Describe your experience balancing multiple assignments and priorities and your ability to prioritize your work and meet strict deadlines.

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.

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.

Benefits

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Important Application 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-461067), PARF# 51-5-054 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician / Junior Engineering Technician) 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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