SUPERVISOR I

Caltrans; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans, the State of California's transportation department, seeks a Chief Executive Liaison in Alameda County. This permanent, full-time role provides high-level executive support to the Chief Deputy District Director and coordinates across the Executive Team, Headquarters, and external agencies.

The position requires confidentiality, diplomacy, and strong leadership, with telework eligibility and potential travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Deputy District Director.
• Oversee administrative operations for Deputy District Directors and executive staff.
• Coordinate district-wide priorities, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

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-527404

Position #(s)

904-082-4800-XXX

Working Title

Chief Executive Liaison

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

Alameda 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 Chief Deputy District Director, and reporting to the Assistant Division Chief of Compliance Management, the Chief Executive Liaison serves as a key managerial position within the District 4 Executive Office. The incumbent provides high level executive support to the Chief Deputy District Director and oversees administrative support operations for all Deputy District Directors (DDD's), including Executive Support Staff. The position requires a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, independent judgment, and leadership, coordinating executive communications, district-wide initiatives, strategic alignment, and high visibility administrative functions. The Chief Executive Liaison manages executive processes, tracks district-wide priorities, oversees correspondence flow, facilitates stakeholder communication, and ensures seamless coordination across the Executive Team, Headquarters, regional partners, and external agencies. The incumbent exercises full supervisory authority over analysts and staff responsible for scheduling, communications, workflow coordination, and administrative support to DDDs. This position is responsible to provide support and back-up coverage to the Chief of Staff.

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Telework Eligibility

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.

Duty Statement

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

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 Screening

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).

Disability Related Accommodations

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.