The Active Transportation Program (ATP) Manager is the Department’s expert on the Active Transportation Program. Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of State Programs (OSP), a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Program Manager provides critical engineering program oversight and works with cities, counties, Regional Transportation Planning Agencies, districts, other Headquarters (HQ’s) units, the California Transportation Commission (CTC), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), tribal governments, other local, state and federal agencies, and the public. The ATP Manager acts as a technical expert performing the most difficult and complex engineering work which is critical to the Department’s mission and of statewide significance. This position will cover roughly 1/3 of the Districts throughout the state. This incumbent will also provide engineering guidance for the ATP technical and reporting staff (Transportation Engineer CT and Associate Governmental Program Analyst). The incumbent may act as a lead during the absence of the Chief, OSP and other professional staff.

Senior Transportation Engineer Exam
Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer Exam. You must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The Senior Transportation Engineer Exam is located here: 

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Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento.

The work environment is fast-paced and requires flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. The work environment may include both office and field environments, including transportation construction zones. The incumbent may be required to travel to district offices, state or federal agencies, or other meeting facilities, and/or to the sites of proposed projects. While in their base operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) may require medical and/or audio clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required

Sr. Transportation Engineer Specialist

Working Title: Active Transportation Program Manager Specialist

For the SOQ, p lease answer the following questions below: 

1.Describe your experience in project delivery and local assistance.

2.Describe your knowledge and experience with the Active Transportation Program.

3.Describe your ability to work independently, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, to learn new tasks quickly with little or no formal training and to be responsive to stakeholders and management.

4.Describe your ability to analyze situations and apply laws, policies and practices in developing balanced solutions with stakeholders.

5.Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; including the use of diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.

Candidates that believe they meet the minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of their degree, transcripts, license, and/or certificate, along with the State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

Benefits

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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-364090), PARF# 50-3-077, and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Specialist) 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/TRANSCRIPS, 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.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions. Looking for more jobs near me. Find your favorite job now by visiting our jobs page.