Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Planning and Modal Programs, the incumbent is responsible for developing policies, providing strategic direction, and overseeing the work of the Local Assistance Division to help our partners deliver local transportation projects that enrich all communities. The Division of Local Assistance consists of the following offices: Federal Programs, State Programs, Project Implementation North and South, Guidance and Oversight, NEPA Assignment/Environmental Compliance, and Resource Management & Business Services. The incumbent has executive-level skills in leadership, communication, partnership, and strategic thinking, as well as a deep commitment to the Department's strategic goals and vision, to providing excellent customer service, and to advancing equity through all efforts.

See attached duty statement for additional information.

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Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination.

Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples f rom their professional education, experience, and training that  directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions outlined below. In addition to the examples, candidates  must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.

Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided on the form for your response has been limited to 2000 characters . Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring. 

Submit your competed PM-0503 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0503, then Save & Review Application.

The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following:

1. Describe your experience leading a large statewide program, including its scope, staff and budget size, and your role in strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance and operational management.

2. Describe a complex initiative you led involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, or significant public accountability. What challenges did you face, how did you address them, and what was the outcome?

3. Describe your experience ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, funding requirements, procurement standards, and internal controls while maintaining efficient operations and introducing innovative approaches.

4. Give an example of how you used data, performance measures, or financial analysis to evaluate a program, improve a decision, or strengthen accountability, and describe the result.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Academic course work at the university level. Training and experience in the area of supervision and management principles.

• Ability to reason logically and creatively.

• Ability to develop and maintain a level of professional integrity to ensure that the best interests of Caltrans and the program are served.

• Ability to work well with partners and clients.

Benefits

Information to be Included on Application

Please include the CEA Exam Number (26CEA28) and title of the position applying for on the STD. 678 application form.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.

  Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.

  - PM0503 SOQ Exam Form

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