Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Program/Project Management Office Chief (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing and facilitating the development of assigned projects from inception thru construction completion and close-out. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of those projects on time, within approved funding, and according to the approved scope. The Senior Project Manager will assume the responsibility as the Single Hat Project Manager for projects that are in the Project Initiation Phase and programmed projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), District Minor Program, Locally Funded Projects, and other Special Funded Projects.
This position requires knowledge of all phases of transportation engineering, including the project development process, principles and techniques of project management, and principles of project funding and budgeting. The incumbent must analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively coordinate, negotiate, and communicate orally and in writing within the Department and externally.
The position requires a valid Certification of Registration as a Civil Engineer in California.
PARF# 08-4-931 JC-433039 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans examination list. 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. The exam for this classification is being migrated to a new system and is anticipated to be released in the upcoming weeks. Please be sure to check the CalCareers examination page on a weekly basis pending its release or refresh this link:
T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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Working Conditions Position(s) located in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at the base of operation, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. There will be occasional fluctuations in building temperature. The work site may have limited viewing access to the outdoors and the incumbent will be assigned cubicle space as a base of operation.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of tele work 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 work sites 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. 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 certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
Occasionaltravel may be required. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with the application. The SOQ must be no longer than 2 pages, single-spaced, and in 12-point font. The SOQ must describe the following:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, in office and telework environment Ability to organize and prioritize tasks Knowledge of the principles and techniques of project management, including funding and scheduling Knowledge of the project development process Demonstrate Leadership Skills A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes, or applications will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Applicants who do not submit a SOQ with the application will not be considered for this position.
Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(a)/diploma for verification. Unofficial,original or official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment. Applicantswith foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S.equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree towhich the foreign coursework is equivalent. Here is a list of evaluationagencies: .
Benefits to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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-433039), PARF# 08-4-931 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
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.
