What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN position at Department of Transportation?
- The incumbent must possess and maintain an Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) entry level tender/diver certification or higher (expired certifications will be accepted but must be renewed upon hiring). Certifications in dry-suit, enriched-air (NITROX) and contaminated-water diving are preferred but not required.
- The incumbent shall successfully complete the FHWA-NHI-130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection training course at its first delivery by Caltrans after being hired in this position.
- The incumbent shall successfully complete the FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training course at its first delivery by Caltrans after being hired in this position.
- The incumbent shall become certified as a Team Leader in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), 23 CFR Part 650, § 650.309 (b) (1), as soon as possible after being hired in this position and maintain such certification thereafter.
- The incumbent must possess a California Class C Driver's License. Possession of a California Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) is desirable but not required.
PARF# 56-5-138 / JC-472992
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1881 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County.
The incumbent will work in the office in Sacramento and at various bridge locations throughout California. The time split between the office and field activities is dictated by the workload and is expected to fluctuate.
The incumbent must be able to travel to the field locations using State vehicles, personal vehicles or commercial transportation. Travel may be overnight and away from their base of operations for extended periods of time. The position may require up to 20 weeks of inspection trips during the year. Inspection trips are typically one-week long and, occasionally, two-weeks long. In addition, the incumbent may need to respond to emergency situations related to bridge damage. Overtime may be required. While in the office, the incumbent may be required to work in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting. While in the field, they will work outdoors, on boats, around and/or under water, with exposure to highway and marine traffic, construction activities, loud noises, dust, dirt, chemicals, uneven surfaces, steep slopes, animals, plants, and a variety of sometimes extreme weather conditions and climates that occur in California.
The underwater inspections are performed in a physically and emotionally challenging environment with potential hazards related to the diving operations. To mitigate these hazards, the Department provides the divers with the necessary training and equipment to safety perform their work. Working depths are up to 100 feet of sea water yet average 30 feet state-wide.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
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: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
- The incumbent must possess a California Class C Driver's License. Possession of a California Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) is desirable but not required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 4/16/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Desirable Qualifications
- The incumbent must be competent in the policies, procedures and methods used for the inspections and maintenance of highway bridges. They must be thoroughly familiar with the causes and mitigation of scour damage to bridge substructures. They must have intermediate computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and database entry.
- The incumbent should have basic mechanical ability and experience in the maintenance and repair of diving equipment.
- The incumbent must be able to make accurate and effective decisions during stressful situations, such as during an emergency response, diving accidents or difficult dive conditions.
- The following abilities are essential for inspection work: (i) apply sound judgment in identifying damage and deterioration of bridge elements or components that may significantly affect the structural capacity, stability, serviceability, or safety, (ii) take neat notes and prepare accurate engineering reports, (iii) collect precise physical and statistical data during inspections, and enter and maintain that data in a·Bridge Management System (BMS), (iv) work independently and make decisions with minimum direction or supervision, and (v) safely drive State vehicles and vessels and operate a variety of bridge inspection tools and equipment including under bridge inspection trucks and lift equipment.
- The incumbent must be thoroughly familiar the National Bridge Inspection Standards, the ACDI International Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations, and the OSHA, Cal-OSHA and US Coast Guard regulations as applied to commercial diving operations.
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:
Kevin Hoang
(279) 234-2245
kevin.r.hoang@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jonathan Boynton
(916) 206-7604
jonathan.boynton@dot.ca.gov
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
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
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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-472992), PARF# 56-5-138 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
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.
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.
