TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Working Title: Encroachment Permit Writer/Inspector

Classification: Transportation Engineer (Civil)
Pay: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Location: Fresno County
Schedule: Permanent, Full Time
Telework: Hybrid

About the Role

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) mission is improving lives and communities through transportation. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Under the direction of the District Permit Engineer (DPE) Branch Chief, the Transportation Engineer-Civil is responsible for working independently and in coordination with other functions (Design, Traffic, Structure, R/W, etc.) in managing Encroachment Permit (EP) projects on the State Highway System (SHS).

District EP offices’ objectives are to protect, maintain, and enhance the quality of the State Highway System during and after permitted work, ensure the safety of both the highway users and the permit applicants, ensure the proposed encroachment is compatible with primary uses of the State Highway System, protect the State’s investment in the highway infrastructure, and document temporary uses of the state highway right-of-way.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen, screen, and process applications for encroachment permits on the State Highway System.
• Coordinate reviews of projects for compliance with regulations and standards.
• Issue or deny permits based on compliance and safety assessments.
• Oversee field activities related to permitted work.
• Collaborate with Design, Traffic, Structure, Right-of-Way, and other departments.

Requirements

• Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. Candidates must be on the state examination list if new to state civil service employment.
• 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.
• For clarification on education requirements, contact the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation.
• For a list of ABET-accredited schools, refer to Find Programs | ABET.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If basing eligibility on education, include 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 U.S. equivalency evaluation report from NACES or AICE.

Special Requirements

• Redact birthdates and social security numbers from submitted documents.