Branch Chief, Maintenance Support
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Maintenance Administrative Manager, a Staff Services Manager II, the Maintenance Manager I (MM I) directs and oversees the performance of various program support activities and monitors and evaluates outcomes to ensure compliance with policies and procedures as established by the Maintenance Program. The MM I will work closely with Region administrative, Region field, District and Headquarters staff while in the course of performing their duties. The incumbent is responsible for supervising Maintenance Superintendents, Supervisors, and support staff. This position supports the District's emergency response efforts and is subject to occasional call-outs and nonstandard work shifts. A Class C driver's license is required. This position is not represented under collective bargaining.
PARF# 11-6-075 / JC-500621
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS MAINTENANCE 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 here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 4050 Taylor Street San Diego 92110, San Diego County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at the base of operation, the MM I works in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The incumbent is required to drive, travel and work outdoors occasionally, and shall be exposed to dirt, traffic, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat or cold, and varying inclement weather conditions. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper safety precautions are maintained and followed by staff. Occasionally work may need to be performed during nights and weekends.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must also submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for this position.
- Failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may not be considered and may result in disqualification for the interview.
- Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
- The SOQ must follow the number format, must respond to the criteria below, must not exceed two pages in length, and be typed in size 11 Arial font.
- Provide examples of your experience and role working with a team, building relationships with internal and extension stakeholders; negotiating and resolving conflicts; and preparing written correspondence and making presentations.
- Provide examples of your experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software, Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS), datalink, Geographic Information System (GIS), Google Maps and other web-based software to produce spreadsheets, reports, and exhibits.
- Describe your experience developing, analyzing, and recommending innovative strategies and practices to achieve effective results and high service scores.
- Describe your experience planning, directing and leading teams; evaluating employee work performance; monitoring employee training and development; and motivating, empowering and recognizing employee performance.
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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-500621
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-500621
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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: Sandra Byrum, (279) 234-2423, sandra.byrum@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Elizabeth Hamilton, (619) 930-7160, elizabeth.hamilton@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)
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 on public servants.
