State of California
Chief, Office of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Job Posting
Chief, Office of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Department of Transportation
JC-503084
Classification: Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer
Salary: $13,892.00 – $15,782.00 per month (New to State minimum or alternate range).
Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
Application Methods Electronic (CalCareers account) or By Mail Drop‑off.
Overview Under the general direction of the Deputy District Director of Transportation Safety & Operations, the Chief for the Office of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, managing and controlling tasks in support of delivering Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Transportation Management Systems (TMS) projects.
Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions The position may be eligible for telework. Telework amount is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’ evolving telework policy.
Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. Selected candidates will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed. Business travel may be required and reimbursement is considered based on the candidate’s designated headquarters, primary residence, and applicable regulations. Commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Minimum Requirements
Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Electrical Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. (Candidates who submit proof that they have applied for registration will be admitted to the examination, but must possess a valid certificate of registration before appointment.)
Either:
One year of experience in California state service as a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Specialist), or Senior Electrical or Electronic Engineer, Caltrans, performing highway electrical or electronic engineering work.
Five years of professional engineering experience, with at least two years supervising the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of highway lighting, traffic control systems, and real‑time traffic management computer systems at a level comparable to that of a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Specialist) or Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor) in California state service.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a college accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology with major work in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering or equivalent degree approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education Code Section 94310. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.)
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.
Applicants must have permanent civil service appointment and meet the minimum qualifications by final filing date to participate.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through CalCareer or by mail to:
Department of Transportation MSP Attn: Shirley Phan (25MSP113) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) 86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑off at Department of Transportation MSP Shirley Phan (25MSP113) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) 86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 – examination unit drop box, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (when not applying electronically) or the Electronic State Employment Application through CalCareers.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) completed on the Department of Transportation’s MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM‑0504).
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Shirley Phan, (279) 234‑2221, Shirley.Phan@dot.ca.gov.
EEO Statement The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. EEO policy statement and link to https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity.
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.
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Department of Transportation
JC-503084
Classification: Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer
Salary: $13,892.00 – $15,782.00 per month (New to State minimum or alternate range).
Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
Application Methods Electronic (CalCareers account) or By Mail Drop‑off.
Overview Under the general direction of the Deputy District Director of Transportation Safety & Operations, the Chief for the Office of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, managing and controlling tasks in support of delivering Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Transportation Management Systems (TMS) projects.
Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions The position may be eligible for telework. Telework amount is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’ evolving telework policy.
Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. Selected candidates will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed. Business travel may be required and reimbursement is considered based on the candidate’s designated headquarters, primary residence, and applicable regulations. Commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Minimum Requirements
Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Electrical Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. (Candidates who submit proof that they have applied for registration will be admitted to the examination, but must possess a valid certificate of registration before appointment.)
Either:
One year of experience in California state service as a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Specialist), or Senior Electrical or Electronic Engineer, Caltrans, performing highway electrical or electronic engineering work.
Five years of professional engineering experience, with at least two years supervising the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of highway lighting, traffic control systems, and real‑time traffic management computer systems at a level comparable to that of a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Specialist) or Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor) in California state service.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a college accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology with major work in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering or equivalent degree approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education Code Section 94310. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.)
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.
Applicants must have permanent civil service appointment and meet the minimum qualifications by final filing date to participate.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through CalCareer or by mail to:
Department of Transportation MSP Attn: Shirley Phan (25MSP113) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) 86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑off at Department of Transportation MSP Shirley Phan (25MSP113) Managerial Selection Process (MSP) 86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 – examination unit drop box, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (when not applying electronically) or the Electronic State Employment Application through CalCareers.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) completed on the Department of Transportation’s MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM‑0504).
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Shirley Phan, (279) 234‑2221, Shirley.Phan@dot.ca.gov.
EEO Statement The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. EEO policy statement and link to https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity.
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.
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