ANALYST IV

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-531655 Position #(s): 900-085-5403-XXX Working Title: Federal Legislative Manager Classification: ANALYST IV $7,276.00 - $9,107.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 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. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Federal Liaison, the incumbent serves as the Federal Legislative Manager and a subject matter expert on federal transportation legislative and policy matters, managing complex and highly sensitive aspects of Caltrans’ federal legislative, policy, and strategic outreach portfolio. The incumbent functions as a key departmental resource on federal transportation policy and independently performs complex, critical, and specialized assignments with department-wide and statewide impact. The incumbent independently tracks, research, evaluates, and analyzes federal transportation legislation, regulations, notices, policies, funding programs, and emerging federal initiatives to determine potential impacts on Caltrans operations, programs, funding, and the statewide transportation system. In coordination with Caltrans programs and districts, the incumbent develops strategies, recommendations, and policy options that advance Caltrans’ mission, vision, values, goals, and other guiding principles while preserving the Department’s operational capability and flexibility. The incumbent serves as a project leader and coordinates cross-functional efforts involving Caltrans programs and districts and other internal and external partners on complex federal legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives. This includes coordinating the development and implementation of strategies related to federal surface transportation legislation; supporting implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and future federal surface transportation reauthorization legislation; evaluating new or changing federal requirements and operational processes; and developing strategies and recommendations to improve departmental programs, policies, processes, and approaches in response to evolving federal requirements and priorities. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent independently, and in coordination with Caltrans programs, develops federal legislative concepts and proposals; conducts complex legislative, policy, and programmatic analyses and research; and prepares recommendations, reports, white papers, briefing materials, memoranda, presentations, and other products for executive-level consideration. The incumbent serves in a consultative and advisory capacity to the Federal Liaison, Caltrans Directorate and Executive Management, and other senior officials regarding significant federal transportation policy, legislative, regulatory, programmatic, and funding matters and presents complex information, policy options, and recommendations to executive leadership and other internal and external audiences. The incumbent develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates extensively with the Caltrans Directorate and Executive Management statewide, Caltrans Legislative Affairs, headquarters programs and districts, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), the Governor’s Office, other state agencies, federal agencies, Congressional offices, national transportation organizations, and other transportation stakeholders. The incumbent represents and advances Caltrans’ interests on federal transportation matters and identifies opportunities for strategic collaboration, innovation, and policy development. The ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment, provide expert-level analysis and recommendations, coordinate the work of others on complex initiatives, and establish effective relationships with internal and external partners is critical to the successful performance of the position. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst IV 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 CalCareers and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. PARF#85-27-0005 JC#531655 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your knowledge of the federal legislative policy/regulatory process (i.e., researching federal legislation/regulations, congressional hearings etc.). Provide specific examples that demonstrate your knowledge or experience with federal transportation programs. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your ability to work cooperatively with/build partnerships internally among Caltrans’ Executive Management, as well as with Caltrans’ partners, (i.e., local, state/federal agencies, rail/transit operators, industry reps. and special interest groups, etc.) Provide specific examples that demonstrate your experience communicating effectively in writing and verbally on a variety of complex transportation issues and to a range of different audiences. 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 . Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. 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. Final Filing Date: 9/20/2026 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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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 You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.