Branch Chief
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can make a difference? Please consider joining the Division of Human Resources, Office of Transaction Services (OTS). The Branch Chief demonstrates a positive attitude and a commitment to provide quality service that is accurate, timely, and exceeds our customers’ expectations. The Branch Chief is responsible for the leadership of staff engaged in Transactions; official personnel record keeping; training; development and formulation of Transactions’ policies and procedures; and special projects. Transactions experience is required.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services 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.
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications (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 the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. A resume will not be accepted as an alternative to the SOQs.
When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education and training for each statement below and identify your qualifications including the following:
- places of employment
- pertinent dates
- duty performed, etc.
Please explain your experience as it relates to the two questions below:
- Provide an example of your work experience that would demonstrate your ability to be successful in the Office of Transactions Services
- Which leadership/management skills do you have that make you qualified to succeed in this position? Provide specific work experience examples that demonstrate you have these skills.
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.
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Strong analytical thinking, complex problem solving and time management skills as well as organizational awareness.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Teams, et al.)
- Dependability, flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Karlee Wootan, (279) 234-2438, karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Lori Kirkendoll, (916) 952-6297, lori.kirkendoll@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
