Project Controls Liaison

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Principal Transportation Engineer, Project Controls, the Senior Transportation Engineer (Project Controls Liaison) is a key position of the Authority’s management team as a liaison to the Contracting Office. The incumbent is expected to be involved in the day-to-day activities and tasks to track the timely completion of deliverables from consultant and state resources. This position coordinates and facilitates a close working relationship between the Contracting Office and Project Controls Office.

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Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on-site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled area which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. The incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and keyboard, and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, manage multiple tasks, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employee must develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and display professionalism and respect for others in all contact opportunities.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process. You must respond to all the following items.

1. Describe your experience with project management that includes managing or supporting procurements, project controls and risk management.
2. Describe your experience developing policies and procedures.
3. Please describe your ability to lead a multi-disciplinary professional project team comprised of various types of staff and initiate and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders within the organization.
4. Please describe your ability to communicate effectively as a team member, both orally and in writing, and competently represent the Authority.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Cover Letter, Resume, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

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:

• Project management, preferably with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and has served as project manager on large transportation related projects.
• Cost control and contingency management at both program and project levels.
• Budget management and maintenance of construction support and capital costs.
• The essential stages and principles of Program Controls, including baseline establishment, progress measurement, performance assessment, forecasting, and change management.
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Experience in the development projects that include deliverables and milestones.
• Experience managing, developing and interpreting contract language.
• Experience preparing technical engineering correspondence, reports, and manuals.
• Experience with the various phases involved with the delivery of projects.
• Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining requirements, policies, procedures and manuals.
• Experience in participating, coordinating and/or serving in a lead role on muti-disciplinary teams.
• Experience adm inistering and/or managing contracts.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.

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

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-523744 and Project Controls Liaison, 311-110-3161-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.

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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.