TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

at  Department of Transportation

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) is looking to hire a Transportation Engineer Civil (TE Civil) in the Office of Quality Assurance and Source Inspection (OQASI).
Under direction of the Senior Bridge Engineer, the TE Civil will perform the duties of a Materials Engineering and Testing Services Representative (METS Rep.) or Assistant METS Representative (AMR) within OQASI. Quality Assurance and Source Inspection Branch, Vallejo. The Primary function of the QASI Branch is to ensure the materials and products used in California Department of Transportation construction projects comply with contract requirements with an emphasis on structural & roadway components produced at the source and shipped to the job site.
The incumbent will perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in the Department on highway construction projects involving bridges, roadways, buildings, and other highway infrastructure etc. The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to represent METS on ongoing projects to provide materials engineering expertise and ensure compliance with contract documents during all phases of the project. Work is performed in both an office and field setting with frequent trips to various job sites and manufacturer facilities.
Travel in and out-of-state, up to 25% is required. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a state or personal vehicle on official business in performance of their duties driving to various field locations.
As part of your employment with DES there is a mandatory TE-Civil Professional Development Rotation Program that applies to all permanent full-time TE-Civils hired after January 1, 2017. Temporary relocation more than 50 miles from your permanent unit may be necessary for rotation assignments.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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 here and search by typing in the classification title.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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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.
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