SUPERVISOR I

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Admin Services Office Chief - Manager I, the Organization & Position Management Branch Chief – Supervisor I will supervise employees handling administrative tasks such as position management, recruitment, personnel operations, exams, and labor relations. The incumbent will set internal policies to align activities with departmental objectives and ensure prompt service to Caltrans work groups. The role requires effective leadership, employee training, self-motivation, teamwork, innovation, and strong rapport-building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in position management, recruitment, personnel operations, exams, and labor relations.
• Set internal policies to align activities with departmental objectives.
• Ensure prompt service to Caltrans work groups.
• Provide leadership, employee training, and foster teamwork and innovation.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
• Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Supervisor I exam. New or non-current state civil service employees must be on the state examination list.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If basing eligibility on education, include unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency report from a NACES or AICE evaluation agency.

Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must:

• Be typed, no more than two pages in length, using 12-point Arial font.
• Address each question below in numbered order.

• Provide an example of a time when you either led a team or a project. What approach did you take to foster collaboration and achieve goals amongst your team?
• Discuss your understanding of the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Position Duty Statement for this role. How does your background align with these requirements? Provide specific examples from your work history.
• How would you address information being passed down from another department that conflicts with current district practices? What would you do to ensure the information is accurate and stakeholders are kept informed of any changes?

Pay

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework arrangement.

Location

San Luis Obispo County, California.