STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief for the Program Support Unit to lead a team of analytical staff in supporting Project Managers. This role involves managing document development, technical scheduling, and budgeting for critical transportation projects. The ideal candidate will independently analyze challenges, propose alternatives, and implement effective solutions, ensuring the successful delivery of the District's Capital Program projects. If you have a passion for project management and a commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital field.

Qualifications

• Management and supervisory responsibility for analytical staff.
• Independently analyzes problems and implements solutions.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct analytical staff for project support.
• Ensure timely delivery of transportation projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Technical Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management or Related Field

Staff Services Manager I Exam Eligibility

Job description

Chief, Program Support Unit

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Program/Project Management Support, a Staff Services Manager II, the incumbent has management and supervisory responsibility for organizing and directing analytical staff involved in providing support to the Project Managers (PM) in a broad range of document development, technical scheduling, budgeting, and analytical activities in the delivery of the District's Capital Program projects. Independently analyzes problems, develops alternatives, and implements solutions. The incumbent is responsible for decisions, actions, and consequences inherent in coordination and review activities leading to the timely delivery of transportation projects. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state-owned or leased vehicles.

PARF# 03-5-419 / JC- 474604

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services 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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