CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

Caltrans; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in San Diego County is seeking a Maintenance Manager I to coordinate, plan, and provide direction on unsheltered encampments within the State right-of-way, ensuring safe operation of the State Highway System while respecting rights.

The role leads encampment, litter and crew activities for Escondido and Bridge/Functional units, manages budgets and resources, and interfaces with local agencies and task forces.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• A Class C driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and provide direction on unsheltered encampments within the State right-of-way.
• Lead field maintenance program activities for Escondido and Bridge/Functional crews; manage budgets and resources.
• Collaborate with local agencies and task forces to improve highway safety and service levels.

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-533352

Position #(s): 911-700-6280-XXX

Working Title: MM 1 Encampments, Escondido, Bridge and Functional Crews

Classification: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

$7,826.00 - $9,728.00

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: San Diego County

Telework: In Office

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 Caltrans Maintenance Manager II (West Region Manager), the Maintenance Manager I (MM I) coordinates, plans, and provides direction on unsheltered encampments within the State right-of-way and is consistent with the Department's policies to ensure the safe operation and performance of the State Highway System while respecting the rights of the unsheltered individuals. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing goals for encampment activities, litter, and operations in accordance with Maintenance Program policies and procedures. Serves as the point of contact for district maintenance inquiries related to encampments, litter, delegated maintenance agreements, and grants with local agencies. Participates on internal and external task force groups and committees related to unsheltered encampments and litter activities. The MMI also directs field maintenance program activities for the Escondido and Bridge/ Functional crews. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing activities and operations in accordance with Maintenance Program policies and procedures and in alignment with the Department's Mission, Vision, and Goals. The incumbent develops and applies strategies to effectively maintain the highway and roadside infrastructure including; Managed Lane activities on the I-15 and Coronado Bay Bridge, Storm-water/ Culvert cleaning, Guardrail, Landscape and Roadway crews. Responsible to managing within budget and resource allocations to achieve performance goals and high levels of service.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. A Class C driver's license is required. This position is not represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0135 / JC-533352

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 MANAGER I 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.

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Special Requirements

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

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.

• Describe your experience with written correspondence, presentations, teamwork, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and conflict resolution.
• Describe your experience using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, the Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS), Enterprise Datalink, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Google Maps, and other applications to create spreadsheets, reports, and exhibits.
• Describe your experience in developing, analyzing, and recommending innovative strategies and practices to achieve effective results and high service scores.
• Describe your experience leading teams, evaluating performance, supporting training and development, and recognizing staff achievements in a supervisory role.

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.

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).

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.