Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
- State of California
- Fresno, California
- Full Time
Third Party Unit Manager
CA High Speed Rail Authority
JC-488036 - Third Party Unit Manager
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$13,892.00 - $15,782.00 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: 8/21/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Third Party Agreements
Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (Authority) Principal Transportation Engineer (PTE), the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Third Party Unit Manager will provide leadership to the Authority's Third Party teams responsible for the development, management and implementation of the Third Party activities required for the High-Speed Rail project. The Third Party Unit Manager will ensure the Third Party policies, procedures, and approaches are implemented with the highest legal and ethical standards during the planning, development, and operation of the project. The incumbent will provide oversight and direction to assigned Third Party teams and support delivery of projects and may represent the office in discussion with other functional units regarding operational and administrative elements of Third Party. The incumbent will oversee the development of work standards, monitor the attainment of those standards, establish consistent work processes, and ensure the development of a customer service-oriented office.
Third Party Local Agencies and Railroads
Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (Authority) Principal Transportation Engineer (PTE), the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Third Party Unit Manager will provide leadership to the Authority's Third Party Local Agencies and Railroads teams responsible for the development, management and implementation of the Third Party activities required for the High-Speed Rail project. The Third-Party Unit Manager will ensure the Third Party policies, procedures, and approaches are implemented with the highest legal and ethical standards during the planning, development, and operation of the project. The incumbent will provide oversight and direction to assigned Third Party teams and support delivery of projects and may represent the office in discussion with other functional units regarding operational and administrative elements of Third Party. The incumbent will oversee the development of work standards, monitor the attainment of those standards, establish consistent work processes, and ensure the development of a customer service-oriented office.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
This position works primarily in the office, but limited telework may be available for California residents based on the requirements of the position. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
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.
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488036
Position #(s):
...-004
...-002
Working Title: Third Party Unit Manager
Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$13,892.00 - $15,782.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Fresno County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer (PE) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than three (3) pages, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process. You must respond to all the following items.
Describe your experience with overseeing the development of work standards, monitoring the attainment of those standards, and establishing consistent work processes in order to accomplish the organizations' strategic goals and objectives.
Describe challenges you have experienced working with third party stakeholders and how you successfully worked through them.
Describe your strategic and innovative thinking, how you anticipate risk and consequences of decisions, and how you implement effective recommendations.
Describe your experience with the development and management of contracts. Please provide specific examples
Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Cover Letter, Resume, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.
For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.
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: 8/21/2025
CA High Speed Rail Authority
JC-488036 - Third Party Unit Manager
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$13,892.00 - $15,782.00 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: 8/21/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Third Party Agreements
Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (Authority) Principal Transportation Engineer (PTE), the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Third Party Unit Manager will provide leadership to the Authority's Third Party teams responsible for the development, management and implementation of the Third Party activities required for the High-Speed Rail project. The Third Party Unit Manager will ensure the Third Party policies, procedures, and approaches are implemented with the highest legal and ethical standards during the planning, development, and operation of the project. The incumbent will provide oversight and direction to assigned Third Party teams and support delivery of projects and may represent the office in discussion with other functional units regarding operational and administrative elements of Third Party. The incumbent will oversee the development of work standards, monitor the attainment of those standards, establish consistent work processes, and ensure the development of a customer service-oriented office.
Third Party Local Agencies and Railroads
Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (Authority) Principal Transportation Engineer (PTE), the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Third Party Unit Manager will provide leadership to the Authority's Third Party Local Agencies and Railroads teams responsible for the development, management and implementation of the Third Party activities required for the High-Speed Rail project. The Third-Party Unit Manager will ensure the Third Party policies, procedures, and approaches are implemented with the highest legal and ethical standards during the planning, development, and operation of the project. The incumbent will provide oversight and direction to assigned Third Party teams and support delivery of projects and may represent the office in discussion with other functional units regarding operational and administrative elements of Third Party. The incumbent will oversee the development of work standards, monitor the attainment of those standards, establish consistent work processes, and ensure the development of a customer service-oriented office.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
This position works primarily in the office, but limited telework may be available for California residents based on the requirements of the position. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
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.
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488036
Position #(s):
...-004
...-002
Working Title: Third Party Unit Manager
Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$13,892.00 - $15,782.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Fresno County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer (PE) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than three (3) pages, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process. You must respond to all the following items.
Describe your experience with overseeing the development of work standards, monitoring the attainment of those standards, and establishing consistent work processes in order to accomplish the organizations' strategic goals and objectives.
Describe challenges you have experienced working with third party stakeholders and how you successfully worked through them.
Describe your strategic and innovative thinking, how you anticipate risk and consequences of decisions, and how you implement effective recommendations.
Describe your experience with the development and management of contracts. Please provide specific examples
Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Cover Letter, Resume, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.
For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.
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: 8/21/2025
Job ID: 489564114
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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