Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the District Division Chief, Maintenance, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Maintenance Administrative Manager (MAM) is responsible for administrative management; organizational evaluation and effectiveness, and supportive services associated with personnel, budgets, resources, emergency responses, and support activities of the Maintenance Division. This position functions as a supervisor and directly supervises subordinate staff. The MAM performs varied and complex analyses and evaluations of the various functions, activities, and processes of the Maintenance Division, and collaborates and coordinates with the Maintenance Division and Maintenance Engineering & Asset Management Division (MEAM) management to ensure operational and fiscal effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. The incumbent must have the capability to anticipate future trends to connect or link Caltrans’ vision to Program activities.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located in San Diego County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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:
Must be knowledgeable of Caltrans' Mission, Vision, Goals, and Policies; Caltrans equal employment opportunity objectives and a supervisor's role in the equal employment opportunity program and the processes available to meet equal employment opportunity objectives; program management, principles and practices of employee supervision, development, and training; governmental functionals and organization at the State level. Must have the ability to provide a vision for the development of actions that address identified risks and opportunities within the Department. Must have broad administrative abilities to identify issues or conflicts in policy or direction to the Department, internally or externally, and develop a means of resolution.
Must be familiar with Caltrans' organizational structure and major work programs. Must have a strong administrative ability as well as the ability to identify technical safety, health, managerial, and administrative problem areas: identify solutions, alternatives, and guide management in the correction of safety and health problems and/or law violations, the prevention of accidents, and the control of human resource and property damage losses. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form; encourage and support innovation; develop and implement process improvements; foster a team environment; and effectively manage workload.
Ability to deal effectively with pressure while maintaining focus and remaining professional even under adversity. Must have strong leadership skills and be a broad thinker who can navigate details.