SUPERVISOR I

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks an Organization & Position Branch Chief – Supervisor I in San Luis Obispo County. This permanent, full-time role oversees the administrative functions of position management, recruitment, personnel operations, exams, and labor relations, ensuring policy alignment and timely service to districts.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, team-building, and the ability to develop internal policies aligned with departmental objectives; telework is supported as

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams or projects and setting internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees handling administrative tasks such as position management, recruitment, personnel operations, exams, and labor relations; align activities with department objectives and ensure prompt service.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Policy development

Teamwork

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-529657

Position #(s): 905-001-4800-001

Working Title: Organization & Position Management Branch Chief

Classification: SUPERVISOR I

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

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 Luis Obispo County

Telework: Hybrid

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 Admin Services Office Chief - Manager I, the Organization & Position Branch Chief – Supervisor I, will supervise employees handling administrative tasks such as position management, recruitment, personnel operations, exams, and labor relations. Incumbent will set internal policies to align activities with departmental objectives and ensure prompt service to Caltrans work groups. The role requires effective leadership, employee training, self-motivation, teamwork, innovation, and strong rapport-building.

PARF 05-27-0100/ JC-529657

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Supervisor 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.

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G

https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI

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

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.


• Statement of Qualifications is required.

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.

• Provide an example of a time when you either led a team or a project. What approach did you take to foster collaboration and achieve goals amongst your team?


• Discuss your understanding of the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Position Duty Statement for this role. How does your background align with these requirements? Please provide specific examples from your work history


• How would you address information being passed down from another department that conflicts with current district practices. What would you do to ensure the information is accurate and stakeholders are kept informed of any changes?

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.