Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.Position DetailsJob Code #: JC-521708Position #(s): 904-501-3161-003Working Title: Duty SeniorClassification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANSSalary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 (New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary)# of Positions: MultipleWork Location: Alameda CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full TimeParf#: 04-26-0705 / JC-521708Job Description And DutiesUnder the general supervision of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent serves as the District focal point for contracts advertised through the Office Engineer under the Division of Engineering Services (DES‑OE). The incumbent serves as Duty Senior who performs, assigns, schedules, directs, and controls work within the assigned area. General duties include:Weekly tracking and dissemination of advertised contracts and their changing statusesCoordination and posting of bidder inquiries & responsesAdvanced notice and coordination with District Office Engineer regarding potentially problematic contractsDownloading and distribution of bid results after each bid openingConsultation & coordination with designers of new contract award systems (currently AASTHOWARE)Analysis of bids to identify risks passed to field constructionEligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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.Special RequirementsProfessional Engineer LicensePossession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. Resumes and cover letters will not replace the SOQ. Failure to include the SOQ as instructed may result in disqualification.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 at appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation indicating the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit or for a list of evaluation agencies. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 7/1/2026. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward.How To ApplyComplete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If you do not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted via the following mailing address.Address for Mailing Application PackagesDepartment of TransportationAttn: Caltrans DHR ContactCertification Services MS-90P O Box 168036Sacramento, CA 95816-8036Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesDepartment of TransportationDrop‑Off AddressCaltrans DHR ContactClassification and Hiring Unit - ECOS1727 30th Street, MS 90Sacramento, CA 95816Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsCurrent version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically) or the Electronic State Employment Application through CalCareer. 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 (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time they are scheduled for an interview. Requests can be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr