TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT:	TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF	RELEASE DATE:	Wednesday, January 28, 2015
POSITION TITLE:	Deputy Director, Planning and Modal Programs: Headquarters - Sacramento	FINAL FILING DATE:	Thursday, February 19, 2015
CEA LEVEL:	CEA C	EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:	Thursday, March 5, 2015
SALARY RANGE:	$ 9,735.00 - $11,053.00 / Month	BULLETIN ID:	01282015_2

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Director/Chief Deputy Director, the incumbent is responsible for Caltrans’ planning and modal programs to include the Divisions of Aeronautics; Local Assistance; Mass Transportation; Rail; Transportation Planning; and Transportation Systems Information. Responsibilities include:

• Develops the short and long term strategic direction for the planning and modal programs of the state transportation system. • Develops policies to implement a proactive role in the area of planning, transit, rail, aeronautics, and goods movement. • Directs the effective and efficient distribution and use of local assistance and special funds to local and regional agencies. • Directs the development, evaluation, negotiation, recommendation and resolution of the statewide goals, objectives, policies, regulations, standards, plans and actions that are the responsibilities of the assigned programs. • Oversees the development and implementation of Program Level Action Plans that include Caltrans’ goals, strategic objectives, strategies, and performance measures applicable to planning and modal programs. • Responsible under the federal regulations for developing a comprehensive statewide intermodal transportation plan. • Implements policy and planning to expand the movement of goods by highway, rail, air, and freight. • Oversees Caltrans’ review of local developments to ensure consistency with state transportation and environmental policies and priorities, and advises District Directors, the Chief Counsel, and the Director on issues related to transportation and land use. • Represents the Director/Chief Deputy Director as a departmental spokesperson on policy matters that are the assigned responsibility of the reporting divisions. This includes representing the Director and the Department in liaison with the Native American Advisory Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Agencies, and numerous public and private parties and interest groups. • Represents the Director/Chief Deputy Director before state boards, commissions, and committees when requested and acts as a member of such organizations, boards and committees as assigned. Serves on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Standing Committees on Planning; Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Standing Committee on Planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either I
Must be a current State civil service employee with permanent civil service status, as defined in Government Code Section 18546.

Or II
Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature, who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service as defined in Government Code Section 18990.

Or III
Must be a current or former nonelected exempt employee of the Executive Branch of government who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service (excluding those positions for which the salaries are set by statute) as defined by Government Code Section 18992.

Or IV
Must be a person retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code Section 18991.

(1) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

(2) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

CEA Level A Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

• Understanding of planning & modal programs and global logistics and their relationship to California’s economy, environment and communities.

• Broad and comprehensive knowledge of Caltrans’ planning & modal programs and experience that demonstrates the ability to manage a complex statewide program.

• Knowledge and experience in departmental strategic planning and organizational and transportation system performance measures.

• Familiarity of federal and state regulations that apply to and impact the work of Caltrans and Caltrans’ mission, goals, programs, and policies.

• Ability to supervise a multi-disciplinary professional staff; participate in public forums; represent Caltrans in advanced transportation systems matters; and serve in a consulting and coordinating capacity with other departmental functional areas statewide.

• Ability to develop and implement organizational improvements or innovations.

• Ability to effectively apply logic and creativity in decision-making processes and successful application of motivational and negotiating skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Academic course work at the university level or equivalent training and experience is required in the area of supervision and management principles.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained to obtain list eligibility. Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of Deputy Director, Planning and Modal Programs: Headquarters - Sacramento, with the TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

The results of this examination will be used only to fill this position.

The examination will consist of a review of each candidate’s application and Statement of Qualifications. The minimum and desirable qualifications listed on the bulletin will be used as the evaluation criteria to screen applications. It is critical that each applicant include specific information on how his/her background and knowledge and abilities meet the minimum and desirable qualifications. Only the most qualified candidates may be scheduled for an interview.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
All interested applicants must submit:

• A completed standard original State application (Form 678) with civil service titles and dates of experience. • The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length. • Resumes are optional and DO NOT take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAMINATION.

The application and Statement of Qualifications are to be submitted to:

Department of Transportation Division of Human Resources, MS #90 Attn: Leslie Mazzeo (15CEA02) P.O. Box 168037 Sacramento, CA 95816-8037

Or

Department of Transportation Division of Human Resources, MS #90 1727 – 30th Street Sacramento, CA 95816-8037

Or via email: CEA MSPexams@dot.ca.gov

Application and Statement of Qualifications must be received or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2015. Interagency mail received after this date will NOT be accepted.

Application packets may be emailed to the above address to ensure delivery prior to the final filing date.

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to: Leslie Mazzeo at (916) 227-4176.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you meet the requirements stated in this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on this bulletin will be compared with the performance of others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Caltrans reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

SPECIAL TESTING

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the State application (Form 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

Interested applicants must submit:

• A completed Standard State Application (Form 678).
• A "Statement of Qualifications". The Statement is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than two pages in length.
• Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF, Division of Human Resources (15CEA02)
1727 30th Street, MS #90, Sacramento, CA 95816
Leslie Mazzeo | 916-227-4176 | CEA.MSPexams@dot.ca.gov

SPECIAL TESTING
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the "Examination Application." You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
If you meet the requirements stated in this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on this bulletin will be compared with the performance of others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees