Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent performs various non-professional engineering tasks related to transportation field office work. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license when operating State vehicles. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and /or Departmental needs and could be assigned to any office within District 8, which includes San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

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 850 S. Via Lata, Suite #100A, Colton, CA 92324, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors. While at their base of operation, incumbent may work in a climate- controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the  building temperature may fluctuate. Offices may be fixed buildings or trailers. Work generally consists of five eight-hour days and  may require travel, overtime, weekend and night work. Vacations/Leave usage may be restricted during peak times. Night work

requires ability to work under and with artificial lighting. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or  Departmental needs and could be assigned to any office within District 8, which includes San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

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.

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:

Knowledge of basic engineering principals.

Ability to make neat and accurate engineering computations and notes and to prepare reports.

Ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work and to communicate effectively.

Ability to apply sound judgment, analyze situations accurately and take effective action.

Ability to make decisions in the absence of higher-ranking personnel to ensure project flow and appropriately elevate issues.

Ability to operate office equipment (i.e., computers, telephone, fax copier machines).

Ability to comprehend and analyze specification requirements and test methods as they relate to the Contract Specifications.

Ability to recognize deficiencies as they arise and develop workable, effective solutions.

Benefits

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Important Applications 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.

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