senior transportation engineer, caltrans - Sacramento County, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Capital Contract Procurement Engineer

CA High Speed Rail Authority

JC Capital Contract Procurement Engineer
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$10, $13,625.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/15/2024

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer (Sup TE) of the Capital Procurement Section, the incumbent serves as a Senior Transportation Engineer (Sen TE). This position is responsible for supporting the Sup TE in ensuring the effectiveness of High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) contract procurement for capital contracts within Program Delivery. The Sen TE will perform a variety of complex analytical tasks requiring a high degree of independent action, initiative, discretion, and tact to support the efficient and effective functioning of the capital contract procurement processes for the Authority. The incumbent supports the Sup TE in collaborating with various levels of management and Program Delivery functions to ensure the consistency of Authority policies, procedures, and guidance related to the procurement, management, and administration of capital contracts.

Working Conditions

Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

Telework is available for this position with a minimum of two in-person working days per week.

Occasional travel to the Central Valley Authority locations for in-person training classes, meetings, and interviews is required.

While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.

Describe how you would manage a procurement process for a design or construction contract from document preparation through execution of the contract.

Please describe your ability to lead a multi-disciplinary professional project team comprised of various types of staff, and initiate and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders within the organization.

Please describe your ability to communicate effectively as a team member, both orally and in writing, and competently represent the Authority.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.