CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

Position Details

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 work place. 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.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction and supervision of a Branch Chief, Supervisor II, Office of Specialized Field Services, and with the guidance and direction of Maintenance Manager I, the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (CMAS) duties may include but are not limited to: independently performing administrative and functional duties related to Statewide Litter Abatement Program, graffiti and carcass. The position functions as the primary operational point of contact between Headquarters programs and District Maintenance staff, translating statewide goals, policies, and initiatives into practical, field-focused guidance. Incumbent will be assigned to the HQ office. Incumbent must be available for statewide travel up to 40% of the time for various office activities, including but not limited to: providing training, technical assistance and support to the Districts in reviewing/evaluating SPP workplans, litter abatement/graffiti operations, and contract-supported activities to ensure alignment with statewide policy, guidance, safety requirements, and program objectives.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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. The statement must respond to the criteria below, must not exceed 2 pages in length, and be typed in Century Gothic, size 11 font. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for the interview.

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 (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.