SUPERVISOR I

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

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Branch Chief to lead the Division of Human Resources, Office of Transaction Services. You will supervise staff working on Transactions, maintain official personnel records, provide training, and develop policies and procedures for Transactions; experience in Transactions is required.

Eligibility for hire may depend on the Supervisor I exam score and state list status. This is a 12 Month Limited Term, full-time position based in Sacramento with hybrid telework.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff in transactions.
• Ability to manage official personnel records.
• Experience developing policies and procedures for Transactions.
• Experience handling special projects.
• Eligibility for hire via Supervisor I exam or state list.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transactions unit and oversee records, training, and personnel actions.
• Develop and implement Transactions policies and procedures; coordinate special projects.

Skills

Staff leadership

Records management

Training & development

Policy development

Special projects

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-528239

Position #(s)
702-008-4800-XXX

Working Title
Branch Chief

Classification
SUPERVISOR I

Salary
$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
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.
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

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can make a difference? Please consider joining the Division of Human Resources, Office of Transaction Services (OTS). The Branch Chief demonstrates a positive attitude and a commitment to provide quality service that is accurate, timely, and exceeds our customers’ expectations. The Branch Chief is responsible for the leadership of staff engaged in Transactions; official personnel record keeping; training; development and formulation of Transactions’ policies and procedures; and special projects. Transactions experience is required.

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.

PARF#22-27-0047 JC#528239

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

Special Requirements

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.

Please explain your experience as it relates to the two questions below:

• Provide an example of your work experience that would demonstrate your ability to be successful in the Office of Transactions Services.
• Which leadership/management skills do you have that make you qualified to succeed in this position? Provide specific work experience examples that demonstrate you have these skills.

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.

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

Final Filing Date
8/24/2026

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• 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.