Overview
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https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=511812
Job Control Number: JC-511812
Location: San Diego County
Tenure, Time Base: Permanent, Full Time
Working Title: Traffic Safety & Operations, East Region Branch Chief
Classification/Salary: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 A
Job Description: Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, District Division Chief of Traffic Safety & Operations (TSO), the Senior Transportation Engineer serves as East Region Branch Chief for Traffic Safety & Operations. This position provides leadership in planning, directing, and overseeing complex traffic safety and operations programs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the State highway system. Key responsibilities include traffic safety and operational investigations, collision analysis, development and prioritizing safety and operational improvement projects, and programming into State and District funding programs. The role involves expert consultation and coordination with internal divisions, local, State, and Federal agencies, and the public; reviewing encroachment permits and development proposals; establishing traffic mitigation requirements; providing legal support; conducting route surveillance and data analysis; and ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and engineering standards.
This position requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Final Filing Date: 03/27/2026
About Caltrans, District 11
Caltrans is the State of California Department of Transportation.
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
