Chief, Office of Strategic Management
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 CEA for the Division of Risk and Strategic Management, Division Chief, the incumbent performs and responds to difficult and complex work related to the development, management, evaluation, and reporting of the Department's Strategic Plan. The incumbent will oversee the development of policies and procedures and communication plans and serve as the consultant to districts and divisions in the development of their strategic plans; oversees the development, tracking and reporting of performance measures and proposed strategic plan actions; provides direction in the development and reporting of the Department's annual employee survey and external partners surveys; develops and facilitates the annual Statewide Leadership Training Summit, supports the monthly tracking and reporting of Caltrans Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
Excellent writing and presentation skills to small and large audiences
Ability to think critically and translate abstract concepts into tangible products and services
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
Ability to lead and manage organizational change
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Effective project management skills
Ability to present information and provide recommendations to executive leadership
Experience delegating, training, and mentoring staff
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity and tact in dealing with others
Exude good judgement
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.
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:
Lindsay Ransom
(530) 649-7335
lindsay.ransom@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Blair Thompson
(916) 826-4387
Blair.Thompson@dot.ca.gov
