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Caltrans: California Department of Transportation

Chief of Strategic Quality Management

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Chief of Strategic Quality Management

Department of Transportation

Job Description and Duties

As a member of the Division of Engineering Services Executive Office and under the general direction of the Division Chief, the incumbent serves as a high-level Chief of Staff providing technical support to the Division Chief and Deputy Division Chiefs on complex issues, policy matters, and projects of critical concern to Caltrans generally and to the Division specifically. The incumbent is responsible for leading strategic efforts of high importance to the Division and the Department. This includes planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of these efforts; interfacing with other Programs, Districts, and external agencies; and making high-level presentations to Caltrans management and external agencies. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions

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 headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: EEO policy information available on Caltrans website. Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Special Requirements

Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process. Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position. This is a Caltrans Promotional Examination. Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment with the Department of Transportation and meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination. Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Minimum Qualifications: Either I: Experience: One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior level engineer in the California state service. Or II: One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service and two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service. Or III: Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior level engineer in the California state service. Examination Information: This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the class specification. Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional experience, education, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. All applicants must meet the minimum requirement for this examination by the final filing date. 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. 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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below. Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Gwen Ling (25MSP069), Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86, 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Gwen Ling (25MSP069), Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86, 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Please place in examination unit drop box in the lobby. Hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. Required Application Package Documents: 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. Statement of Qualifications – Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504). Submit your completed PM-0504 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0504. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Gwen Ling, (279) 234-2444, Gwen.G.Ling@dot.ca.gov EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0504 will not be scored. Each box provided on the form for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional experience, education, and training, that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. The SOQ will be utilized as screening criteria for the hiring interview only and will not be used for the purposes of examination. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0504 will not be reviewed during the SOQ scoring. To learn about the Statement of Qualifications form (PM-0504) and screening process, click here: EEO information available on Caltrans website. The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following: Describe your knowledge and experience regarding Strategic Planning and Quality Management Systems. Describe your knowledge and experience performing audits, proposing corrective actions and implementing changes to continually improve policies, processes and guidance materials. Describe your ability to effectively coordinate and communicate, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management and staff. Additional Information

Please include MSP# 25MSP069 and the title of the position you are applying for on the STD. 678 application form. Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment Survey to tell us how you found out about this job! Effective January 1, 2009, Government Code Section 18991 was enacted which permits persons retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service‑connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty, shall be eligible to apply for promotional civil service examinations, for which he/she meets the minimum qualifications as prescribed by the class specification. Persons applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of their DD214 with their Examination Application (STD. 678).

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