CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

Caltrans; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in Shasta County is seeking a HazMat Coordinator to manage the District 02 Hazardous Materials program under policy and law, including spills response and coordination with agencies. The role requires overtime availability, travel across the district and occasionally statewide; a valid Class C driver’s license is required, with Class A preferred.

Strong written and oral communication skills are essential for reporting and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating Hazardous Materials (HazMat) programs.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Valid Class C California Driver's License required; Class A desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HazMat program for District 02 per laws and policies.
• Serve as emergency response coordinator for hazardous spills.
• Oversee spill cleanups with contractors and identify responsible parties.
• Prepare manifests, spill reports, diaries, and related documents.

Skills

HazMat coordination

Communication skills

Job description

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.

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 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533403

Position #(s): 902-610-6282-XXX

Working Title: HazMat Coordinator

Classification: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

$7,306.00 - $9,068.00

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: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

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

Working under the general direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager I - Region Support, the incumbent coordinates the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) program for District 02 in accordance with District, Department, State and federal law, policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines. Required to work overtime due to emergencies, special work projects, storms, as determined by the supervisor or Department. Incumbent must be willing to travel throughout the district to respond to spills and emergencies, and occasionally, throughout the state, for training and meetings. Overnight travel is occasionally required. Must be in possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License; a valid Class A driver's license is desirable. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

In cooperation with Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and other district functions, is responsible for ensuring that Caltrans generated chemical waste, highway spills and illegal encampment removals are properly managed and in compliance with all pertinent laws, rules and regulations. The incumbent is the emergency response coordinator for all hazardous spills and is the backup response coordinator for illegal encampments in District 2, with the expectation of responding to each incident expeditiously. Working with staff from Traffic Operations, Field Maintenance, emergency response agencies and HazMat contractors, the incumbent determines the safest and most cost-effective method for cleanup of each spill. Ensures the responsible party of each spill is identified and billed for all costs associated with the cleanup. Prepares or oversees the preparation of various related documents and reports including manifests, spill reports, diaries, etc. Recognizes and takes positive action to ensure the highest possible departmental image is maintained. Provides responsive and timely service to the Department’s customers.

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 .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent 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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

PARF 02-27-0141 / JC 533403

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

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

Desired

Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A driver's license w/Tank endorsement, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified