STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is looking for a STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) to lead the Funds Management Branch. This pivotal role requires expertise in managing federal funds and ensuring accurate forecasting to optimize resource allocation, all while fostering a diverse and effective team environment within the California Department of Transportation.

Qualifications

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications to be verified.
• Experience managing federal funds.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and manage federal fund resources.
• Oversee financial analysis and multiple fund sources.

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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-481788

Position #(s):

900-082-4801-XXX

Working Title:

BRANCH CHIEF

Classification:

STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

$7,643.00 - $9,496.00

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:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - 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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

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 Chief, Office of Federal Resources, the incumbent serves as Chief, Funds Management Branch. Responsible for all functions and activities necessary to effectively forecast, implement, and manage the Federal fund resources received by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). These responsibilities include development and implementation of systems to estimate and monitor federal appropriations and actual federal funds use to optimize the use of all Federal transportation funds provided to California. The incumbent oversees a variety of critical and complex duties relating to financial analysis, management of multiple federal fund sources, cash flows, and both Caltrans and Local Agency project delivery. Effectively managing taxpayer funds and maximizing the use of all available financial resources is a primary strategic goal within the Department, and is the responsibility delegated to this position.

PARF# 82-6-006 / JC- 481788

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

T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Special Requirements

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
  
  

Interested individuals must submit a document titled “Statement of Qualifications” along with a state application (form STD 678). The SOQ must specifically address the questions listed below, be numbered in the same order as listed, be no more than two pages long, single spaced and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include the SOQ and follow all SOQ instructions will result in disqualification.

• How does your education, skills, experience, and knowledge make you the most qualified candidate for this position?
• Demonstrate your knowledge of the limitations, flexibilities, and requirements related to federal transportation funds, programs, and projects to maximize the receipt and use of federal funds and federal reimbursements.
• Demonstrate your ability to manage federal funds and program of projects by utilizing various management tools to produce useful reports for analyzing data and monitoring projects to comply with requirements.
• Demonstrate your experience in communicating effectively with federal, state, and local partners and stakeholders, in meetings and in writing, by preparing procedures, guidelines, and presenting technical information.
  
  

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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/1/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento , CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
  

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.

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