SUPERVISOR I

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

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks a Branch Chief to lead the contracts branch, supervise staff, and liaise with districts and HQ on contract policies. The role emphasizes ethical leadership and customer service in supporting the department’s mission.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework and a Sacramento County work location, with a salary range of $7,172.00–$8,910.00 per month. New state employees start at the minimum of the range when applicable.

Qualifications

• Leader with experience supervising staff and managing contracts.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policies related to service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Directs and leads a contracts branch, supervising assigned staff.
• Reviews work, approves contracts, and ensures compliance with laws and policies.
• Coordinates with Caltrans districts, divisions, and HQ programs.
• Promotes ethical leadership and strong customer service to support the department's mission.

Job description

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-537005

Position #(s): 702-019-4800-062

Working Title: 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: Sacramento 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 Supervisor II (Office Chief), Non-IT Service Contracts Office, the incumbent provides direction and leadership for a contracts branch, functions as a working supervisor managing, directing, and overseeing the work of assigned staff, and acts as liaison with the Caltrans districts, divisions, and headquarter programs regarding interpretation of current laws, policies and procedures. The incumbent supervises staff who handle service contract acquisitions. They assign and review work, approve contracts, ensure all processes follow laws and policies, and monitor database accuracy. The position also reports important issues to the Office Chief, manages the unit effectively, promotes ethical leadership, and emphasizes strong customer service while supporting the Department’s mission and goals.

PARF 22-27-0110 / JC 537005

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 .

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Special Requirements

• Please describe in detail your experience and qualifications related to the duties outlined in the duty statement.
• Please describe specific examples of your ability to interpret legislative code, regulations, or statutes.
• Explain how you have developed short-term work plans, set performance standards, or manage resources and/or workloads.

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 birth dates and social security numbers