THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Deep Knowledge of and Technical Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective transportation engineering, construction administration, project delivery, and project management.
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies relating to environmental review, design and construction standards, procurement and contract management.
• Current standards and policies for design and construction of complete streets, roads and highways, bikeways, sidewalks and trails, and safe crossings.
• Transportation funding sources and reporting requirements.
• Interrelationships between federal, state, regional, and local agencies involved in or affected by transportation engineering projects and programs.
• Structural, railway and drainage engineering principles and concepts.
• Effective team leadership and staff management, project development team, and/or construction team management skills.
• Supervisory and personnel management principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Plan, fund, and deliver complex transportation engineering projects on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to the traveling public. 
• Review engineering plans and specifications prepared by private contractors and consultants. 
• Perform complex transportation engineering analyses and studies utilizing software applications for data analysis. 
• Coordinate work of consultants, government agencies, utilities, project partners and staff to ensure timely, cost-effective project and program delivery. 
• Oversee all phases of engineering work in progress and enforce common safety practices and procedures in the field. 
• Mentor, train, and provide input on performance appraisals of technical staff. 
• Make presentations that convey complex engineering information and transportation data to a variety of audiences in a manner that is persuasive and easy to understand. 
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing utilizing technical and statistical information. 
• Develop effective working relationships with Agency Board members, member agencies, business and public groups to gain cooperation and consensus. 
• Use the various tools of the trade for transportation engineering whether in software or hardware form. 
• Operate and use standard office equipment such as a computer with a variety of software applications for word processing and other functions including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and email and calendaring systems. 
• Organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments.
• Work independently and keep accurate records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

 Proven Leadership Skills in:

 Excellent project management skills.

• Working with a diverse community.
• Collaboration with internal departments, outside agencies and the community.
• Creative and strategic management with the ability to fully implement best practices and improve efficiencies.
• Community engagement and excellent customer service delivery.
• Working effectively and positively with departments that occasionally have conflicting priorities.

COMPETENCIES

Accountability - Considers alternative available actions, resources, and constraints before selecting a method for accomplishing a goal or project
Leadership - Understands formal and informal power and influence structure within the organization

Analytical Thinking - Identifies diverse solutions to complex problems integrating findings from several different disciplines

Collaboration - Fosters staff and stakeholder connection and dialogue; identifies creative opportunities to build consensus for options, decisions, and outcomes

Communication - Exchanges information with constituents using oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Customer Service - Continuously searches for ways to increase customer satisfaction

Influence - Maintains an awareness of organizational goals and objectives while simultaneously navigating solutions towards desired outcomes and preserving relationships

Judgment - Makes decisions based on careful thought taking both agency goals and input from others into account

Problem Solving- Collaborates effectively with others to solve problems and develop solutions that are easily sustainable.

Training and Development- Contributes to an organizational culture that supports the learning and growth of all employees; flexible and willing to learn.

Time Management Organization - Manages and prioritizes both everyday responsibilities and high-level, longer-term objectives

BENEFITS

Employees pay employee contribution (7% of income) and RTC pays employer contributions as defined by CalPERs:

 - Classic employees – 2% at 55

 - PEPRA employees – 2% at 62

Health Insurance: RTC pays insurance premiums Employees only: 95% of the monthly premium for the Blue Shield Access (EXT) HMO premium

Employees plus one: 90% of the monthly premium for the Blue Shield Access (EXT) HMO premium

Employees + two or more: 90% of the monthly premium for the Blue Shield Access (EXT) HMO premium

Dental: 100% Paid by RTC for Employee and Family Vision: RTC covers 100% premium for employees only

Life Insurance: RTC pays premium for $50,000 with AD&D.

Employees can pay for additional insurance coverage through AFLAC

Leave with Pay

RTC provides PTO which is used for vacation and sick. It accrues at the following rates (note that it’s based on hours of service, not years of employment):

Staring at .0846 hours per hour for the first 10,400 hours worked (about 4 years of employment), which is approximately 22 days of leave. Increasing to approximately 37 days of leave after working 31,201 hours.

 
SELECTION PROCESS 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
 
Application - Qualified candidates are required to submit a Letter of Interest and a focused resume detailing their recent experience (within the past 10 years) and demonstrated career accomplishments relevant to this position along with their application online. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
 
Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Appraisal - All completed application packages will be reviewed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications. A training and experience evaluation may be used as part of the evaluation process.
 
Remote Screening - The most qualified candidates from application assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. 

The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for June 25 and June 26, 2025.