Maintenance Safety Officer
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager I, the Maintenance Safety Officer performs a wide variety of complex duties pertaining to District-wide Maintenance safety issues. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbent may be asked to work alternate work shifts; such as, but not limited to: 9/80, 4/10, night or weekend work.
Position is located in San Luis Obispo.
Translation Services available upon request.
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.
PARF# 05-6-617 / JC-501270
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo CA, San Luis Obispo County
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Incumbent may/will be working with personal computer, adding machines and other office equipment. Will also be exposed to all types of Caltrans Maintenance road equipment. While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning the building temperature may fluctuate. When working in the field area incumbent can expect to be in all kinds of weather. May be subject to sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, loud noise, dust and chemicals.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date in order to be considered.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation. N/A. Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact. Certification Services MS-90. P O Box 168036. Sacramento, CA 95816-8036.
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation. Drop-Off Address. Caltrans DHR Contact. Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS. 1727 30th Street, MS 90. Sacramento, CA 95816. Closed on weekends and State Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents:
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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:
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
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.
Human Resources Contact: Diana Anderson, (229) 234-2229, Diana.Anderson@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Kayla Cox, (805) 458-3081, d5.northsouth.maintenance.jobs@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
Important Application Information
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-501270), PARF # 05-6-617 and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent) on the State application (STD. 678) form.
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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
