Senior Asset Management Engineer

Caltrans is seeking a Senior Asset Management Engineer in Sacramento, CA, to support statewide asset management processes for transportation investments. The role involves guiding District Asset Managers and developing key elements of asset management plans. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a civil engineering registration in California. The position offers a monthly salary between $11,104 and $13,898, with applications accepted electronically or by mail.
Job Posting:
Senior Asset Management Engineer

Department of Transportation

JC-472699

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Senior Asset Management Engineer

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 per Month

Final Filing Date:
4/11/2025

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Asset Management Office Chief (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Senior Asset Management Engineer will support the implementation of asset management business processes statewide, informing decision-making for billions of dollars of transportation investments annually within the State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP). The senior will lead the development of methods and procedures to guide District Asset Managers and Headquarter SHOPP Program Managers in preparing project portfolios based on performance management principles. In addition, the senior will lead development of key elements of the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP), State Highway System Management Plan (SHSMP), and other asset management products through the preparation of reports, dashboards, or o

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist

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 driver’s license
is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application. A SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ must not exceed (2) pages in length. The SOQ should specifically address knowledge, skills, and experience in each of the four following ar
• Caltrans asset management principles, methods, policies, business processes, and products.
• Caltrans project development phases and processes; transportation finance, funding, and resourcing; programs to deliver projects; federal and state statutes driving project and program decisions.
• Development of major reports and communication products for range of stakeholders; presentation of complex technical issues; development of policy and procedural documents; coordination with internal and external partners; leading teams; and training and coaching staff, peers, and other stakeholders.
• Analysis techniques and principles applicable to asset management; software tools necessary for analysis and presentation of complex transportation data; evaluation and interpretation of complex data to make critical recommendations; working with data systems and information resources to support asset management analyses and processes.

Information provided on the state application, SOQ, and resume (optional), will be considered to determine candidates to be interviewed.

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:
4/11/2025

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:

Must have working knowledge and experience in asset management principles, methods, policies, business processes, and products; various phases of transportation engineering at Caltrans; techniques of engineering and economic analysis; and program and project performance management. Must have knowledge of multi-objective decision, life cycle, benefit cost, and investment decision analyses; program and project-level prioritization and risk assessment; asset deterioration; and software tools necessary for analysis and presentation of transportation data to support asset management analyses. Must have knowledge and experience working with Caltrans data systems and information resources to support asset management analyses and processes. Must have knowledge of federal and state performance reporting requirements. Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Ability to research and stay current with changes in asset management techniques and best practices. Ability to develop analysis and evaluation tools, evaluate and use available analytical tools, and prepare technical data for presentation to groups of varying technical experience and interests. Ability to plan, organize and work effectively and efficiently with others, communicate effectively through presentations, correspondence, and reports. Ability to use good judgment, tact, and strong interpersonal skills working with others, leading and participating on teams. The work of the incumbent is detailed, complex, and variable and requires independent action and decision making.

Position requires a very high level of analytical ability to evaluate and interpret complex data to make critical recommendations buttressed by software tools, sophisticated analysis, and documentation.

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-459632), PARF# 56-5-127 and title of the position (
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
) 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.