SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Department of Transportation

JC-518160 - SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

SENIOR

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

5/27/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Will also consider Senior Transortaion Engineer (Specialist) Geotechnical Services (GS) , Office of Geotechnical Design North (OGDN) is looking to hire an Senior Engineering Geologist (Sr EG) Specialist, for Geologic Hazards evaluation and mitigation, special study and Major Damage coordination. GS will also consider candidates in the Sr Transportation Engineer Specialist, classification, only one hire will be made. Please refer to the appropriate JC# to apply. The Sr EG Specialist will work independently in responsible charge to plan, organize and direct geotechnical studies of roadway and structure foundations related transportation projects with focus on geologic hazard evaluation and mitigation, rock mechanics and major damage response. The incumbent will act as the single focal point between the NR and CR Districts' Damage Assessment Teams and OGDN staff and be available on-call (24 hours) for first response to critically damaged facilities as part of the Damage Assessment Teams. The Sr EG Spec will work on and coordinate major damage projects, both unplanned and planned. The Sr EG Spec will mentor staff to improve necessary expertise, improve and implement policy, processes, procedures and standards, and achieve uniformity of both regular and emergency/major damage practices. PARF# 59-26-0172 JC-518160 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. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This Postion is located at:

5900 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA 95819 Why all ads are

MULTIPLE

The job posting process has been created to provide standardization within Classification and Hiring. These changes have been implemented internally to provide a consistent, streamlined, and efficient process for advertisements. Advertising positions as multiple allows the programs to hire additional candidates if the need arises. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

SENIOR

TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

(SUPERVISOR) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518160

Position #(s): 559-323-3751-020

Working Title:

SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Classification:

SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

(SUPERVISOR) $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission:

Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:

A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website:

www.dot.ca.gov

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. Valid certificate of registration as a geologist or geophysicist issued by the California Board of Geologists and Geophysicists is required for appointment to the Senior Engineering Geologist level and above. 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:

5/27/2026