What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Contract Manager Assistant position at California High-Speed Rail Authority?
About the Organization
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.
About the Role
Under the direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer performs entry-level professional transportation engineering work to support the Authority. The incumbent assists with technical reviews, contract administration, and coordination across engineering and project management teams. Work assignments emphasize developing foundational engineering skills, learning state processes, and supporting the successful delivery of engineering work packages for the high-speed rail program.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of engineering principles
- Engineering in-training certificate
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft, specifically Excel, and experience with other tracking software.
- Ability to work effectively under tight time constraints and changing priorities.
- Ability to prepare and review reports.
- Organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse and multi-disciplinary representatives from internal/external clients and stakeholders, government agencies, contractors, peers, and management to develop productive working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
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Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Salary : $6,488 - $12,152