Construction Special Projects Engineer (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans)

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Construction Safety and Insurance (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for implementing the statewide Construction Safety and Insurance Program and also performing engineering projects that meet the needs of the Division's Business Plan. The incumbent duties include but not limited to: Implementing the assigned tasks from the Division’s Business Plan; assisting the Division's safety and insurance program and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the Department's Construction Safety Program; developing and reviewing specifications, construction policy bulletins and directives and other Department directives; updating manuals, guidance material and provide training; monitoring the effectiveness of the Construction Safety Program; supporting district construction staff and construction coordinators; leading efforts that focus on improvements to the Department’s Construction Program; facilitating and organize Division's meetings with district personnel; and managing Division's Architectural and Engineering (A&E) and/or service contracts. PARF: 54-27-0031 / JC: 536004 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Human Resources Manual - CalHR This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework 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 worksites 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ. 1. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction, to initiate action independently, and to handle multiple assignments. 2. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with Headquarters divisions, districts, and industry groups to achieve common goals. 3. Demonstrated ability to convey complex subjects in simple and concise terms by using excellent oral and written communication skills. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal highway construction policies, guidelines, and standards. 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.