CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

Caltrans; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Maintenance Manager I for the Desert and Mountain Crews in the East Region. This permanent, full-time role directs field maintenance programs, plans maintenance activities, and ensures performance goals are met.

The position requires a Class C license, strong verbal and written communication, and readiness to work nights, weekends, and overtime. San Diego County based, in-office work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A Class C driver's license is required.
• Two years of experience in Caltrans or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct field maintenance program activities for Desert and Mountain Programs.
• Plan, implement, and manage Maintenance Activities Performance Plan (MAPP) goals.
• Develop strategies to maintain highway and roadside infrastructure within budget.
• Communicate effectively; work overtime including nights and weekends.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

12th grade completion

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-531073

Position #(s): 911-610-6280-XXX

Working Title: Maintenance Manager I-Desert & Mountain 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 (East Region Manager), the Maintenance Manager I (MM I) directs field maintenance program activities for the Desert and Mountain Programs within East Region. Incumbent reviews his/her assigned area, identifies problems/solutions, makes work assignments accordingly, and determines effectiveness of the crew's efforts.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing Maintenance Activities Performance Plan (MAPP) goals for 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 in the Mountain and Desert areas within budget and resource allocations to achieve performance goals and high service levels.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. A Class C driver's license is required. This position is subject to working irregular work shifts. Incumbent will be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency call outs. This position is not represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0113 / JC-531073

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.

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

Special Requirements

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment.)
• Two years of experience in the California Department of Transportation performing duties in a class comparable in type and level of responsibility to that of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (formerly Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent I or Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent II) or a Caltrans Landscape Specialist.
• 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 and qualifications that would make you a good candidate for the Maintenance Manager I position?
• Describe your leadership experience and provide an example of how you successfully managed a challenging incident?

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.