Program Development and Implementation Manager
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Delivery Improvement & Agreements (ODIA), a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will support the technical development, design, and maintenance of the highly sophisticated Agreement Construction Tool (ACT). ACT is an intuitive and complex web-based, automated document assembly tool developed and maintained in-house for use by districts to compile and assemble cooperative agreements. All software and server-side scripting are pseudo-standard, and Caltrans approved. Candidate must be willing and able to learn and adapt to new software languages as necessary. Candidate will establish a thoroughly documented manual that explains all the background programming logic and coding methodology to ensure long-term maintenance and succession. Incumbent will also serve as a coordinator for specialty programs, including SB1. Incumbent will review, or oversee the review, of SB1 Project Baseline Agreements to ensure date is accurately reflected prior to approval by the Chief Engineer. The incumbent must understand the Caltrans' functional organization to engage and collaborate with subject matter experts and policy owners, both in HQ and the districts.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER 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: CalCareers.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-440926. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
The incumbent's official office location will be the Department's HQ office at 1120 N Street, Sacramento CA 95814 in a climate-controlled setting under artificial lighting. The incumbent will be permitted to work remotely through an official telework agreement, provided incumbent is able to comply with the telework agreement terms and productivity remains satisfactory as determined by the office chief.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
Cover Letter required.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION (SOQ) INSTRUCTIONS:
The candidate will answer the following SOQ questions below.
Your answers to the SOQ questions will be considered the first phase of the interview process for this position. The SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each applicant's interest and experience in relation to this position. A notation or reference to other materials such as a resume or the application will not be considered. Incomplete or missing responses to the information requested may negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications.
The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Arial, 11 point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to this SOQ.
Your SOQ must answer the following:
- Share all your experience with the development and maintenance of automated tools, databases, web-based applications, and server-side scripting.
- Describe your ability to work with minimum direction and supervision, to initiate action independently, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, to learn new tasks quickly with little or no formal training and to be responsive to customers and management alike.
- Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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).
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.