Me postulé en línea. Acudí a una entrevista en Caltrans
Entrevista
I got an invitation to have an in-person interview about a week after the closing date but because I live in east coast, I asked them about the possibility of having the interview via video conference. Although it took them about a week to figure out the logistics, the hiring manger was nice enough to arrange the interview through video conference.
The interview included half an hour verbal Q/A followed by 15 min written exam. The written exam was very straightforward and was pretty much the same as one of the questions in the verbal interview. There were 3 persons in the panel and round table questions. The conversations were pretty formal and I got the impression that they just wanted to be as neutral as possible. The interview was generally simple and flexible and at the end they gave me the chance to go back and complete any of my previous answers.
They contacted my references 3 days later and then the hiring manger directly called me to offer the position.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
Tell us about your education and experience. Why are you interested in this position and what qualifies you.
Me postulé en línea. El proceso tomó 3 meses. Acudí a una entrevista en Caltrans (Stockton, CA) en jul 2025
Entrevista
I follow Caltrans safety protocols, including site-specific safety plans and traffic control standards outlined in the MUTCD. I coordinate with local agencies for encroachment permits and public notifications. I also ensure contractor compliance with Caltrans construction standards and verify QA/QC during inspections.
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Pregunta 1
Can you describe your experience with bridge and drainage project initiation and coordination?
Me postulé en persona. Acudí a una entrevista en Caltrans (Sacramento, CA)
Entrevista
written Test: 4 questions, an hour is given to solve all the problems
Oral interview: 4 questions, 20 min are given to answer the questions. I can answer any questions in order or in whatever order I liked. I was given the questions in hand
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
Time management and how do you prioritize multiple tasks
General Questions and 20-40 mins long with 2-4 panelists. I took about 10 interviews with different Caltrans locations. It takes 2-10 weeks for them to answer if they want to offer anything
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Pregunta 1
How your background matches the position duty statement