Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Junior Engineering Technician

Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer and under the direction of the Resident Engineer (lead worker), the Transportation Engineering Technician in the Construction Field Office is responsible for various technical field and office tasks of average difficulty relating to transportation construction.

Working in the construction field, ensuring contractor complies with all contract requirements; keeping complete, accurate, and concise records of the work and quantities; documenting locations, material, labor and equipment used, and measured quantities on a daily basis; verifying material sources and quantities; ensuring SWPPP and safety compliance; conducting labor compliance interviews, performing or calling for required tests to ensure work quality; keeping the Resident Engineer informed of work progress and problems timely.

PARF# 07-5-404, 07-5-406, 07-5-579 & 07-5-581 / JC-463559 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician / Junior Engineering Technician 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.

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.

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Working Conditions

Multiple Locations Throughout Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Employees will be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Travel may be required. Must be able to drive a state vehicle and have a valid California Drivers License. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Night and weekend work required. Use of computers and other office equipment is required. Job may have exposure to chemicals, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, and humidity. May have exposure to high decibels of noise. Hard hat, safety vest, and appropriate safety equipment must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. Incumbent will have exposure to high volumes of paperwork, filing, and data entry. While at their field office, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Junior Engineering Technician, please contact Ana Abundo at (213) 266-6758 or email at ana.m.abundo@dot.ca.gov

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

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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: or  . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• As travel is required, a valid California Driver's License is highly desirable.
  

Benefits

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Important Application 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-463559), PARF# 07-5-404 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician / Junior Engineering Technician) 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.

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.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Outdoor, Night shift,

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