TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT:	TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF	RELEASE DATE:	Monday, March 23, 2015
POSITION TITLE:	District 8 Director: San Bernardino	FINAL FILING DATE:	Tuesday, April 14, 2015
CEA LEVEL:	CEA B	EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE:	$ 8,766.00 - $10,442.00 / Month	BULLETIN ID:	03232015_1

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Director/Chief Deputy Director, the incumbent has full responsibility for all functions and activities within the District and is responsible for the administration and operation of the Department’s programs within the district boundaries of San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Responsibilities include:

• Develops and implements policies, formulates work programs and evaluates effectiveness of operations in the District. Develops and implements policies for the maintenance of State highways in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. • Develops and implements policies, formulates work programs and evaluates effectiveness of the preparation, delivery, administration and oversight of capital projects in the District. • Develops short and long term strategic direction for the District. • Establishes Division Program Level Action Plans that include the Department’s goals, strategic objectives, strategies and performance measures.

• Directs the District transportation planning activities with regional planning agencies, councils, government commissions and other interested parties. Responsible for developing policies and procedures to ensure an appropriately balanced transportation system. • Provides the Director and Chief Deputy Director with District expertise necessary to advise Department management of external interests and controversial issues as they develop in the counties. • Represents the Director and Chief Deputy Director as departmental spokesperson on transportation issues in District 8. Develops strong relationships based on partnering and mutual respect with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) and the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC). • Maintains liaison with local government agencies and officials and private organizations and individuals in order to direct State transportation matters with local activities and plans. Develops annual performance objectives to further the Department’s goals. Directs ongoing State transportation activities and is responsible for the performance and timely completion of District programs. • Organizes the work and staff of District 8, directs and evaluates the performance of subordinate managers and establishes management control systems and performance targets. • Assists legislators in drafting transportation legislation and in responding to constituents concerning transportation matters. • Provides the media with timely transportation information. • Advises the Director/Chief Deputy Director on the full range of issues related to the district.

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.

• A broad and comprehensive knowledge of the Department’s programs and experience that demonstrates the ability to manage a large and complex statewide program. • Knowledge and experience in departmental strategic planning and demonstrates an understanding of organizational and transportation system performance measures. • Familiarity with federal and state regulations that apply to and impact the work of the Department and with the Department’s mission, goals, programs, and policies. • Demonstrated ability to supervise a multi-disciplinary professional staff, participate in public forums, and represent the Department in a consulting and coordinating capacity with other departmental functional areas statewide. • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organizational improvements or innovations. • Demonstrated ability to effectively apply logic and creativity in decision-making processes and successfully apply motivational and negotiating skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

In addition, candidates should have completed academic course work at the university level or equivalent training and experience 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 District 8 Director: San Bernardino, 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 and may be used to fill subsequent vacancies for this position for a period of up to twelve months.

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. Therefore, 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, Attn: Leslie Mazzeo (15CEA05) 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 APRIL 14, 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 (15CEA05)
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