Project Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Program/Project Management (PPM), the incumbent serves as Project Manager (PM) responsible for the delivery of assigned capital projects, which may include special and locally funded projects. Incumbent ensures that the projects are completed in accordance with the approved scope, schedule and budget. The PM will have responsibility from the Project Initiation Document (PID) through the completion or closeout of the project. The PM will have authority over all project team members for cost, schedule, and coordination of work. The PM will coordinate with local partners regarding projects and represent District 2 Program Project Management demonstrating transparency and accountability.

Possession of a valid California PE license is required.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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.

The 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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PARF# 02-5-001 / JC-434830

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Working Conditions

Position located in Redding, Shasta County.

The incumbent’s work location is in the District Offices in a climate controlled building with adjustable modular furniture under artificial lighting. Working hours are variable, typically set sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m with core hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• A valid Professional Engineering License is required for appointment.

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

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that addresses the prompts below. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. How has your education, experience, and values prepared you to be a Project Manager? Please describe any experience you have had leading a diverse team working under strict deadlines. 2. The Project Manager leads the Project Development Team. Share with us three to five characteristics you possess that make you a good leader and why you think they are important. Give us an example of a situation where you have used one or more of these characteristics to provide effective leadership. 3. Effective communication is a critical characteristic of a good Project Manager. Tell us about a time when you had to vary your communication approach according to the situation.

a. What was the situation?

b. What did you do?

c. What factors did you consider when developing your communication approach?

d. What was the result?

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.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.  

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-434830), PARF# 02-5-001 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 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.