Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Office Chief of Construction Engineering, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineering  Technician will serve as Construction Safety Coordinator (CSC). The CSC is the point of contact to provide leadership, guidance and training  to Construction workers. The incumbent will be in charge of and perform a wide variety of duties to ensure that workers are following  established policies and safety regulations. The incumbent will develop, implement, and enforce department policies and procedures and  ensure compliance with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OHSA) regulations, Caltrans Standard Plans and  Specifications, Code of Safe Practices, and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) to reduce the risk of  collisions. The incumbent will prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence, and conduct construction site visits, audits and  investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

PARF# 10-6-137 / JC- 493282

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 530 W 16th St, Suite D, Merced, Merced County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The work environment is an open, modular cubicle setting in the Construction Division housed at the Merced Field Office. The office has  artificial light, climate control, low dust, and minute or no chemical exposure. The incumbent is required to visit construction field offices, project  sites and/or other departments or agencies and be in a vehicle for a period of time required to drive to the facility. Periodic out-of-town and outof- District travel is required. Workload may subject employee to night work, flexible hours and frequent changes of work hours and workdays.  Hardhat, safety vest, and eye protection must be worn at all times in the field.

Special Requirements

• 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, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered 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.

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:

• Familiar with highway construction operations and safe equipment operation so to advise the Resident Engineers of any safety concerns when  reporting on project reviews
• Knowledge of contract administration practices and procedures, construction practices, and construction industry standards
• Ability to communicate with the Division Chief, Office Chiefs and Construction Engineers in construction safety matters
• Act as a technical adviser and coordinate the District's administration of contractor's safety compliance to insure the contract conformance with  all safety laws and regulations
• Knowledge of State, Department, and Cal/OHSA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of construction procedures, contract management, safety rules, regulations and guidelines concerning employee conduct and  safety

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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