Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Manager I the incumbent will assist the district in the review of hazardous material spills, generated hazardous waste, hazardous materials business plans, and the above ground fuel tanks. Knowledge of hazardous materials and generated waste management, including: record keeping, documentation, writing reports, responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials, attending statewide and regional Hazmat meetings, and interacting with outside agencies. Oversees the District 6 Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP) Program for regulatory compliance. The incumbent represents the Maintenance Program in dealings with the Air Quality Management District, various environmental departments, health departments, fire departments, government agencies acting as Certified Unified Program Agencies, and other agencies in matters relating to above ground (AGST) fuel storage tanks and HMBP. In addition, this position assists the district Emergency Operations Center and assists the district in developing new policies to assure compliance to the Hazardous Material Program policies and procedures. Incumbent must possess a valid class C California Drivers License. The incumbent must be capable of attaining a Hazardous Material Specialist certification within one year of appointment. Must be capable of attaining a Hazmat Trainer Certificate to provide FRO and FRA training to the district. Required to respond to emergency call outs before and after normal working hours, including holidays and weekends.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent 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.
Working Conditions
Position location may be in Bakersfield, Visalia, or Fresno, based on office space availability. 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.
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: Assists the Hazardous Material Manager in processing Hazmat Contracts, invoices, and any disputes. Responds to Hazmat releases on highway as a 24 hour emergency responder. Fills out necessary paperwork and gives direction / expertise to Caltrans responders. Assists the Hazardous Material Manager in teaching Hazmat classes to Caltrans responders. The incumbent must be capable of attaining certification as a Hazardous Material Specialist within one year of appointment and be certified as a Hazardous Material Training Instructor. The incumbent must have an excellent working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding hazardous materials handling, transportation, storage, of spill response. Must have knowledge of the requirements for business plans, site investigation, and the management of above ground fuel tanks. The incumbent must be able to prepare correspondences and reports and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. He/she must have good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, utilize a personal computer, and be familiar with Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook. Proficiency in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
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: Darin Similai
(916) 521-9264
Darin.Similai@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Lisa Soleno
(559) 246-7767
lisa.soleno@dot.ca.gov
