Department of Transportation
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Area Construction Engineer, Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil), the incumbent reviews and analyzes the status of projects in the office of construction, gathers information and responds to inquiries regarding projects, tracking account usage and analyzing data for construction project expenditures. Performs analysis, calculations, prepares contracts, monthly progress payment estimates for all the contracts assigned to the field office, analyzes actual usage reports and maintains related logs. Reviews data / information and makes modifications, submittals, updates on-line programs, and supports project tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Area Construction Engineer.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst 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.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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:
- Preferred knowledge of the following: Department's organization and its functional units
- Departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions
- Ability to analyze situations accurately, and take appropriate and effective action
- Deal tactfully with internal stakeholders, contractors, and outside consultants on a sensitive and timely manner
- Knowledge of common office personal computer software, such as Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat
- Familiar with modern office methods, supplies, and equipment
- Possess excellent organization skills in order to meet deadlines to ensure timely project delivery
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Set priorities with the work schedule
