Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Office Chief of Operations, the incumbent serves as the Branch Chief of the Traffic Operations Northeast Branch; supervises, manages, trains employees and provides direction and guidance in administering Department policies and guidelines; provides technical direction, guidance, and support to ensure full implementation of the Department's Safety and Traffic Operations Programs; leads and directs staff to evaluate and monitor traffic conditions on the freeway mainline, corridors, ramps, conventional highways & intersections. The incumbent leads and direct staff to review and support the development of capital projects, safety, and operational improvement projects; and manages Traffic Operations and Project Delivery program resources assigned to the unit to ensure employees are productive and deliverables are completed on time; and is responsible for using continuous improvement processes to increase the productivity of the staff, reduce cost, and maintain or increase the quality of Caltrans products and services.

PARF# 12-6-141 / JC-498667

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at  Santa Ana CA, Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to operate various office business machines and electronic devices. The employee may travel statewide by airplane and/or car to participate in training or outreach activities such as conferences, seminars, and workshops. Maybe required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. 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. arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to HQ.

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.

Special Requirements

• Must Possess a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

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

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

Please prepare responses to the following criteria:

1. Please describe and give examples of your ability to produce professional, clear, concise written communication and reports; your ability to make presentation various groups and settings; and your experience using communication with internal and external partners to solve sensitive or complex issues.
2. Experience and knowledge of the Department's traffic safety policies and procedures, and how the Safety Division and Traffic Division work together to further the aim of traffic safety.
3. Experience in leading and supervising the work of professional staff and implementation of the Department Personnel policies related to the supervision and protection of employees.
4. Ability to build and strengthen partnerships with internal and external customers, in the field of transportation.

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:

Must have knowledge of the basic principle of physics and mathematics as applied to civil engineering, principles of traffic engineering, properties and use of engineering construction materials, methods and equipment of engineering construction, engineering economics, principles and techniques of supervision, negotiation skills, and knowledge of Departmental policies.

Must have the ability to analyze and resolve problems and be able to adopt an effective course of action to highly technical and politically sensitive issues.

Must have the ability to plan and direct the work of others; evaluate work quality and performance; prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; communicate effectively.

The ability to travel to and work at sites throughout Orange County and may involve travel to Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino and San Diego Counties in the performance of duties.

This position requires the interpretation of engineering data acquired from various sources. The incumbent must be capable of recognizing potential problems and providing solutions to eliminate/reduce safety issues.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,

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