Forecasting Branch Chief

Job Description:

Forecasting Branch Chief

Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Chief, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer carries out the duties and responsibilities as a District Branch Chief for Project Initiation Document (PID) development for projects identified in the SHOPP Ten Year Plan, PID preparation or review of PIDs funded State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) or other State funds, preparation or review of feasibility studies, pre-PID investigative work, and any other related project-level planning studies.

The Branch Chief is responsible for directing and supervising staff for tasks related to PID delivery. The tasks may include the project purpose and need, alternatives determination and analysis, the preparation of requests for functional unit recommendations, development of capital cost estimates, maintaining constant communication and collaboration with the Project Manager and Project Development Team (PDT), with his/her colleagues within the Office of Advance Planning, his/her Office Chief, other functional offices within District 4, Headquarters Office of Project Planning (HQ OPP), local agencies, and FHWA.

PARF# 04-5-0966 / JC-45 6273

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transporation 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave. Oakland, Alameda County.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-456273

Position #(s):

904-157-3161-XXX

Working Title:

Forecasting Branch Chief

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

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.
  
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
  
• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.
  

SOQ:

State your knowledge and experience in developing, monitoring, and managing project resources, budgets and schedules as a project engineer or functional manager. Demonstrate your experience, knowledge and application of effective supervision and leadership skills. This includes acting in a supervisory/ lead capacity, assigning duties, and evaluating employee work performance. Explain your ability to work cooperatively, build partnerships, and resolve conflicts with internal and external stakeholders. Cultivating excellence is one of the Director’s top priorities. Please provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to lead a team and create a work environment that promotes excellence. Explain your ability to determine and manage acceptable levels of risk and how you would implement those practices into your work environment. Briefly describe any education and/or experience you have in travel demand modeling and traffic forecasting.
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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/21/2024
Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento , CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State Holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
    

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

The incumbent must have knowledge of Caltrans' policies and procedures; principles and techniques of effective supervision and personnel management, and the supervisor's role in safety, health and labor relations. The incumbent must have the ability to plan and direct the work of others; analyze situations and communicate effectively.

The incumbent should have knowledge of the people, processes and tools of project management; must have the ability to lead, plan and organize work effectively and efficiently with others to achieve project delivery goals. The incumbent should be able to coordinate multiple assignments and tasks and coordinate the branch’s activities and work that is complex. The incumbent must have the ability to provide the leadership necessary to deliver projects through the use of multi-disciplinary teams, which include input from and consensus of the public, local officials and peers. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively coordinate, negotiate, and communicate orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders and should have the ability to work under pressure.

Must be able to analyze data and information, reason logically, recognize problems/issues and develop solutions, and make recommendations for improving and simplification. The work of the incumbent is detailed, complex, and amiable and requires independent action and decision making. The incumbent should be familiar with various aspects of transportation engineering, including planning processes and methods, alternative analysis, transportation economics and financing, and factors impacting the environmental process; multi-modal transportation options and inter-modal considerations in the movement of people, goods, services and information. He/She should be familiar with and follow federal and state laws, regulations, concepts and terminology relating to initiating projects on the State Highway System.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Shirley Panugaling
(279) 599-8482
shirley.panugaling@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Bakari Akil
(510) 849-7737
bakari.akil@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Applications 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-456273), PARF# 04-5-0966 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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 (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2024

Salary:

$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 per Month