Branch Chief - Project Management Support Unit (PMSU A)

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Office Chief of Program/ Project Management (PPM), a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer (Senior TE) is responsible for leadership, supervision, and management of the Project Management Support Unit (PMSU), which consists of non-senior level transportation engineers and non-engineering staff. The Senior TE provides guidance to TE Civil and Range-D engineers and will be the focal point for all matters related to project closeouts, value analysis, federal project inactivity, as well as freeway maintenance agreement coordination in support of the PPM Division. Works independently and directly with D8 Budgets/Project Control, District Management, Headquarter (HQ), federal, local agencies and personnel.

PARF #08-26-0398 / JC-526305

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Working Conditions

Position located at 464 W 4th St, San Bernardino, CA 92401

While at their base of operation, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. May occasionally take field trips to the project site where knowledge of roadside safety is critical and hard hats & vest must be worn.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Experience communicating internally with project managers, functions, and Caltrans Divisions and externally with local agencies, Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTPS) or Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).
2. Knowledge and experience of the project development process for transportation projects. Knowledge and experience with project closeout activities.
   
3. Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary staff in achieving successful project delivery outcomes through teamwork and collaboration.

Position requires a valid Professional Engineer (Civil) license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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:

This position requires knowledge of all phases of transportation engineering, including the project development process; principles and techniques of project management; and principles of project funding and budgeting. The incumbent must analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively coordinate, negotiate, and communicate orally and in writing within the Department and externally.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.