TransNet Program Office Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (Corridor Director), the Staff Services Manager I (TransNet Program Office Manager), performs a wide variety of fiscal, management, and staff services functions such as planning, prioritizing, organizing, and directing the workload assignments of the District's TransNet Program Office. The incumbent is responsible for the effective resolution of a broad range of supervisory problems, making recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program-related problems, supervising a team of professional and analytical staff, and doing other related work.

PARF# 11-6-126 / JC-491642

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at the base of operation, the incumbent works in a climate-controlled office under natural and artificial lighting. Multi-floor buildings are equipped with elevators and stairs. Some travel may be required.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be considered for an interview. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, typed in 12-point Arial font, and single-spaced. It should address the following items:

1. Describe your experience and ability to resolve complex technical problems and explain the steps you take to develop alternatives or potential solutions.
2. Describe your experience and approach to working in a diverse work environment and how you establish, develop, and maintain partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
3. Describe your experience or approach for leading a multidisciplinary team with members at various levels of experience (provide specific examples).
4. Describe your experience in managing multiple complex assignments while balancing competing priorities and meeting strict schedules.
5. Describe your knowledge and experience in using AMS, DATALINK, MS Excel, or other accounting software used for managing project financials.

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:

Demonstrated ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.

Benefits

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