Section Chief, Special Legislation Funds Section
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of an Accounting Administrator II, the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) is responsible for comprehensive financial accountability and reporting for various departmental funds. The incumbent provides leadership and manages the planning, coordination and evaluation of professional staff engaged in budgetary control, financial reporting and other fiscal management activities.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) 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.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
While at their base of operation, employees 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. Working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted, during peak times and fiscal year‑end closing. Employees may be required to travel in state, and travel is infrequent.
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 work sites 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 headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- Transcripts are required.
- Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.
The 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.
- Please provide specific examples that demonstrate your knowledge in account reconciliation and financial report preparation.
- Describe your approach to managing deadlines to ensure a timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close.
