Branch Chief, TME & ITS Maintenance Support
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer (District Division Chief of the Traffic Safety & Operations-Transportation Management Center (TMC), the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, Supervisor serves as the Branch Chief of the Traffic Maintenance Engineering (TME) & Intelligence Transportation Systems (ITS) Maintenance Support responsible for overseeing and managing the operational efficiency and performance of Transportation Management System (TMS) and infrastructure. The incumbent plans, directs, and supervises a team of journey level engineers and other staff responsible for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting the operational performance of TME & ITS field elements, manages the field elements for asset management planning and maintenance, oversees the Highway Maintenance-4 (HM-4) Program to secure funding for Minor Projects, works with various agencies and partners to address ITS operations, maintenance, and emergency response issues, and performs other related duties.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required for this position.
Appointment to this position is contingent on passing the Department of Justice (DOJ) background check.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor) 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.
Working Conditions
This position involves both office and fieldwork. While working in an office environment, the incumbent works in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Multi-floor buildings are equipped with elevators and stairs for accessibility. The incumbent travels occasionally to conduct field reviews outdoors and may be exposed to traffic conditions, dirt, dust, chemicals, loud noise, uneven surfaces, and severe weather conditions. The incumbent must remain vigilant and adhere to established field safety procedures to mitigate risks when working in the field. Furthermore, it is the incumbents responsibility to communicate and enforce proper safety precautions among staff to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
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.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required for this position.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)-Applicants must also submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The 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 this position.
Failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may not be considered and may result in disqualification for the interview.
Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
The SOQ must follow the number format, must respond to the criteria below, must not exceed two pages in length, and be typed in size 12-point Arial font.
- Detail your experience in leading or supervising electrical engineering systems including planning, directing, managing, and maintaining Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field elements, communications systems, and electrical infrastructure. Highlight how your leadership has contributed to operational efficiency and system performance.
- Describe your experience in asset management and team leadership, including administrative responsibilities that highlight critical skills required for the position, such as team oversight, managing multiple priorities, collaborating with various stakeholders, problem-solving, and research.
- Provide your experience in addressing complex transportation problems, with a focus on implementing innovative, technology-driven solutions, and explain how you organized and led teams to execute these solutions in alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
- Discuss your relevant qualifications and experience for the duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.
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.
Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
