Branch Chief (Supervisor I)

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Project Development, Management & Delivery (Office or PDMD) in the Division of Mass Transportation (DMT), the Supervisor I supervises a team of analytical staff and is responsible for, management, oversight, coordination, and maintenance of major policy documents and activities relating to the implementation of Rail and Transit Programs (R&T) including Transit & Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), California Senate Bill 1 (SB1), STIP, California Senate Bill 125 (SB125), and other State and Federal funding Programs related to R&T programs and projects within DMT's portfolio. The Supervisor I is also responsible for all Office related programs’ accounting, budgets, coordination, updates and maintenance of applicable databases, contracting and California Transportation Commission (CTC) liaison functions. Adapts to changing office needs. PARF# 75-27-0008 / JC- 537311 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Supervisor 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 here and search by typing in the classification title. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. • Resume required • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. • Describe how your education, experience, and training qualifies you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be 1-2 pages in length with 12-point Arial font. Applications submitted without both SOQ and Resume included will not be considered. 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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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: Knowledge of: The planning process and general practices project planning; research methods and techniques; state programming, funding, and budget processes; and the State and Federal legislative process. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of selecting outside consultants and managing contracts. Proficiency in Smartsheet. Ability to: Gather, compile, analyze and interpret data; reason basically and creatively; develop format to present and display data; use a variety of analytical techniques to propose solutions or to provide information; develop and evaluate alternatives, present ideas effectively orally and in writing; work effectively with others as an interdisciplinary team member or lead of such team; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work independently on complex projects; organize and direct the work of an interdisciplinary team; and evaluate and monitor the work of consultants.