Basic Function Directs and manages staff responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting on the life of major capital projects, including schedule and budget preparation, financial administration, and program management activities to ensure effective coordination with all Metro functional units for successful execution. Example Of Duties Develops, oversees, and manages the Capital and Operating budgets, schedules, and work progress of multiple major capital projects; prepares monthly reports and provides support to executive management and Project Managers Develops and updates Capital Project (CP) workbooks and work-breakdown-structures (WBS) for bus and rail projects Ensures that the management team interfaces effectively with involved departments and consultants to establish and adhere to project budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements Establishes organizational short- and long-range goals, objectives, strategic goals, and Project Management Plans Directs the development of management strategies in conjunction with the preparation of comprehensive formal Project Management Plans (PMP) to achieve agency goals and objectives and resolution of problems Directs the preparation of cost estimates, budgets (Project and Fiscal Year), labor and non-labor budget forecasts, staffing plans, and project schedules; updates forecasts and budgets monthly Oversees development of annual construction and other capital budgets Prepares various budget amendments/adjustments Develops, implements, and updates budget and funding policies and procedures for construction and other capital programs Trains staff on budget models and funding systems Advises supervisor, staff, and management on budget and funding issues Directs preparation of project revenue, funds, and expenditures forecasts Confers with management on construction expenditure plans and revenue forecasts Coordinates with Planning and other departments for the transfer of projects to Program Management Directs development of long-range staffing and funding plans for design and construction Supports funding agreement and grant contract negotiations and multi-year grant contract administration; prepares out-of-cycle funding requests Assists in the development of supporting documentation for funding and grant agreements with federal, state, and local agencies Conducts funding and schedule studies on construction projects Prepares and presents various reports and analyses to management and the Board of Directors, such as Annual Program Evaluation (APE) reports, quarterly variance reports, and mid-year adjustments and fund transfers Prepares presentations for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) meetings Coordinates with Accounting, Treasury, and Capital Planning on data collection, review, and analysis of project costs and revenues Reviews and approves requisitions and invoice payments Conducts meetings with staff and consultants Represents Metro before the public and external agencies Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Tracks contractor and consultant expenditures and staff labor hours Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant management-level experience administering project control activities for major capital projects, including developing, monitoring, and entering budgets; experience working on rail transit engineering and construction projects preferred Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience managing and overseeing program/project control processes to successfully execute multiple concurrent capital projects to support the implementation of zero-emission buses and related infrastructure into transit operations. Experience executing programs to deliver systems based on emerging technologies. Experience developing and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for programs and capital projects. Experience building relationships with internal/external stakeholders and resolving issues in a collaborative manner to support mutual success in capital projects. Experience fostering a positive team culture to support and encourage a high-performing, motivated workforce. Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of capital and operating budgets, scheduling, finance, configuration management, and information systems for major public works projects Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards Projection techniques for determining staffing and resources Developing budget and estimates using bottom-up approach Various Metro department functions Preparing and writing Board reports Finance and budget systems Applicable business software applications Modern management theory Skills: Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a variety of projects Differentiating between capital and operating budgets Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Determining strategies to achieve goals Reconciling data from different reports and sources Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Writing clear and concise Board reports Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives Mediating and negotiating Dealing with difficult people Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff Using spreadsheet software Abilities: Work under deadlines Work with Metro's financial and budget systems Plan financial and staffing needs Make financial decisions within a budget Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Represent Metro before the public Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. OM *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Closing Date/Time: 11-APR-24
Mar 22, 2024
Full Time
Basic Function Directs and manages staff responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting on the life of major capital projects, including schedule and budget preparation, financial administration, and program management activities to ensure effective coordination with all Metro functional units for successful execution. Example Of Duties Develops, oversees, and manages the Capital and Operating budgets, schedules, and work progress of multiple major capital projects; prepares monthly reports and provides support to executive management and Project Managers Develops and updates Capital Project (CP) workbooks and work-breakdown-structures (WBS) for bus and rail projects Ensures that the management team interfaces effectively with involved departments and consultants to establish and adhere to project budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements Establishes organizational short- and long-range goals, objectives, strategic goals, and Project Management Plans Directs the development of management strategies in conjunction with the preparation of comprehensive formal Project Management Plans (PMP) to achieve agency goals and objectives and resolution of problems Directs the preparation of cost estimates, budgets (Project and Fiscal Year), labor and non-labor budget forecasts, staffing plans, and project schedules; updates forecasts and budgets monthly Oversees development of annual construction and other capital budgets Prepares various budget amendments/adjustments Develops, implements, and updates budget and funding policies and procedures for construction and other capital programs Trains staff on budget models and funding systems Advises supervisor, staff, and management on budget and funding issues Directs preparation of project revenue, funds, and expenditures forecasts Confers with management on construction expenditure plans and revenue forecasts Coordinates with Planning and other departments for the transfer of projects to Program Management Directs development of long-range staffing and funding plans for design and construction Supports funding agreement and grant contract negotiations and multi-year grant contract administration; prepares out-of-cycle funding requests Assists in the development of supporting documentation for funding and grant agreements with federal, state, and local agencies Conducts funding and schedule studies on construction projects Prepares and presents various reports and analyses to management and the Board of Directors, such as Annual Program Evaluation (APE) reports, quarterly variance reports, and mid-year adjustments and fund transfers Prepares presentations for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) meetings Coordinates with Accounting, Treasury, and Capital Planning on data collection, review, and analysis of project costs and revenues Reviews and approves requisitions and invoice payments Conducts meetings with staff and consultants Represents Metro before the public and external agencies Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Tracks contractor and consultant expenditures and staff labor hours Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant management-level experience administering project control activities for major capital projects, including developing, monitoring, and entering budgets; experience working on rail transit engineering and construction projects preferred Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience managing and overseeing program/project control processes to successfully execute multiple concurrent capital projects to support the implementation of zero-emission buses and related infrastructure into transit operations. Experience executing programs to deliver systems based on emerging technologies. Experience developing and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for programs and capital projects. Experience building relationships with internal/external stakeholders and resolving issues in a collaborative manner to support mutual success in capital projects. Experience fostering a positive team culture to support and encourage a high-performing, motivated workforce. Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of capital and operating budgets, scheduling, finance, configuration management, and information systems for major public works projects Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards Projection techniques for determining staffing and resources Developing budget and estimates using bottom-up approach Various Metro department functions Preparing and writing Board reports Finance and budget systems Applicable business software applications Modern management theory Skills: Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a variety of projects Differentiating between capital and operating budgets Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Determining strategies to achieve goals Reconciling data from different reports and sources Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Writing clear and concise Board reports Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives Mediating and negotiating Dealing with difficult people Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff Using spreadsheet software Abilities: Work under deadlines Work with Metro's financial and budget systems Plan financial and staffing needs Make financial decisions within a budget Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Represent Metro before the public Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. OM *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Closing Date/Time: 11-APR-24
Basic Function Directs and manages staff responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting on the life of major capital projects, including schedule and budget preparation, financial administration, and program management activities to ensure effective coordination with all Metro functional units for successful execution. Responsible for overseeing the Infrastructure Maintenance & Engineering (IM&E) State of Good Repair (SGR) capital project program. Will be tasked with monitoring the progress of SGR projects and resolving issues, implementing project schedules, conducting monthly project meetings, forecasting fiscal budget allocation, and other various tasks to ensure the projects get completed efficiently. Example Of Duties Develops, oversees, and manages the Capital and Operating budgets, schedules, and work progress of multiple major capital projects; prepares monthly reports and provides support to executive management and Project Managers Develops and updates Capital Project (CP) workbooks and work-breakdown-structures (WBS) for bus and rail projects Ensures that the management team interfaces effectively with involved departments and consultants to establish and adhere to project budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements Establishes organizational short- and long-range goals, objectives, strategic goals, and Project Management Plans Directs the development of management strategies in conjunction with the preparation of comprehensive formal Project Management Plans (PMP) to achieve agency goals and objectives and resolution of problems Directs the preparation of cost estimates, budgets (Project and Fiscal Year), labor and non-labor budget forecasts, staffing plans, and project schedules; updates forecasts and budgets monthly Oversees development of annual construction and other capital budgets Prepares various budget amendments/adjustments Develops, implements, and updates budget and funding policies and procedures for construction and other capital programs Trains staff on budget models and funding systems Advises supervisor, staff, and management on budget and funding issues Directs preparation of project revenue, funds, and expenditures forecasts Confers with management on construction expenditure plans and revenue forecasts Coordinates with Planning and other departments for the transfer of projects to Program Management Directs development of long-range staffing and funding plans for design and construction Supports funding agreement and grant contract negotiations and multi-year grant contract administration; prepares out-of-cycle funding requests Assists in the development of supporting documentation for funding and grant agreements with federal, state, and local agencies Conducts funding and schedule studies on construction projects Prepares and presents various reports and analyses to management and the Board of Directors, such as Annual Program Evaluation (APE) reports, quarterly variance reports, and mid-year adjustments and fund transfers Prepares presentations for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) meetings Coordinates with Accounting, Treasury, and Capital Planning on data collection, review, and analysis of project costs and revenues Reviews and approves requisitions and invoice payments Conducts meetings with staff and consultants Represents Metro before the public and external agencies Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Tracks contractor and consultant expenditures and staff labor hours Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant management-level experience administering project control activities for major capital projects, including developing, monitoring, and entering budgets; experience working on rail transit engineering and construction projects preferred Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience developing infrastructure capital projects for the rehabilitation of rail infrastructure and rail maintenance facilities Experience implementing project schedules in Microsoft Project or similar software, developing project financial plans, and expenditure tracking and conducting project control meetings for status updates Experience with project management software such as Procore or Bluebeam or similar software Experience estimating the cost of rail system equipment replacement, working with local utility companies, local & state regulatory compliance, and leading manufacturers/suppliers Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of capital and operating budgets, scheduling, finance, configuration management, and information systems for major public works projects Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards Projection techniques for determining staffing and resources Developing budget and estimates using bottom-up approach Various Metro department functions Preparing and writing Board reports Finance and budget systems Applicable business software applications Modern management theory Skills: Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a variety of projects Differentiating between capital and operating budgets Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Determining strategies to achieve goals Reconciling data from different reports and sources Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Writing clear and concise Board reports Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives Mediating and negotiating Dealing with difficult people Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff Using spreadsheet software Abilities: Work under deadlines Work with Metro's financial and budget systems Plan financial and staffing needs Make financial decisions within a budget Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Represent Metro before the public Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. OM *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Closing Date/Time: 10-APR-24
Mar 21, 2024
Full Time
Basic Function Directs and manages staff responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting on the life of major capital projects, including schedule and budget preparation, financial administration, and program management activities to ensure effective coordination with all Metro functional units for successful execution. Responsible for overseeing the Infrastructure Maintenance & Engineering (IM&E) State of Good Repair (SGR) capital project program. Will be tasked with monitoring the progress of SGR projects and resolving issues, implementing project schedules, conducting monthly project meetings, forecasting fiscal budget allocation, and other various tasks to ensure the projects get completed efficiently. Example Of Duties Develops, oversees, and manages the Capital and Operating budgets, schedules, and work progress of multiple major capital projects; prepares monthly reports and provides support to executive management and Project Managers Develops and updates Capital Project (CP) workbooks and work-breakdown-structures (WBS) for bus and rail projects Ensures that the management team interfaces effectively with involved departments and consultants to establish and adhere to project budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements Establishes organizational short- and long-range goals, objectives, strategic goals, and Project Management Plans Directs the development of management strategies in conjunction with the preparation of comprehensive formal Project Management Plans (PMP) to achieve agency goals and objectives and resolution of problems Directs the preparation of cost estimates, budgets (Project and Fiscal Year), labor and non-labor budget forecasts, staffing plans, and project schedules; updates forecasts and budgets monthly Oversees development of annual construction and other capital budgets Prepares various budget amendments/adjustments Develops, implements, and updates budget and funding policies and procedures for construction and other capital programs Trains staff on budget models and funding systems Advises supervisor, staff, and management on budget and funding issues Directs preparation of project revenue, funds, and expenditures forecasts Confers with management on construction expenditure plans and revenue forecasts Coordinates with Planning and other departments for the transfer of projects to Program Management Directs development of long-range staffing and funding plans for design and construction Supports funding agreement and grant contract negotiations and multi-year grant contract administration; prepares out-of-cycle funding requests Assists in the development of supporting documentation for funding and grant agreements with federal, state, and local agencies Conducts funding and schedule studies on construction projects Prepares and presents various reports and analyses to management and the Board of Directors, such as Annual Program Evaluation (APE) reports, quarterly variance reports, and mid-year adjustments and fund transfers Prepares presentations for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) meetings Coordinates with Accounting, Treasury, and Capital Planning on data collection, review, and analysis of project costs and revenues Reviews and approves requisitions and invoice payments Conducts meetings with staff and consultants Represents Metro before the public and external agencies Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Tracks contractor and consultant expenditures and staff labor hours Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant management-level experience administering project control activities for major capital projects, including developing, monitoring, and entering budgets; experience working on rail transit engineering and construction projects preferred Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience developing infrastructure capital projects for the rehabilitation of rail infrastructure and rail maintenance facilities Experience implementing project schedules in Microsoft Project or similar software, developing project financial plans, and expenditure tracking and conducting project control meetings for status updates Experience with project management software such as Procore or Bluebeam or similar software Experience estimating the cost of rail system equipment replacement, working with local utility companies, local & state regulatory compliance, and leading manufacturers/suppliers Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of capital and operating budgets, scheduling, finance, configuration management, and information systems for major public works projects Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards Projection techniques for determining staffing and resources Developing budget and estimates using bottom-up approach Various Metro department functions Preparing and writing Board reports Finance and budget systems Applicable business software applications Modern management theory Skills: Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a variety of projects Differentiating between capital and operating budgets Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Determining strategies to achieve goals Reconciling data from different reports and sources Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Writing clear and concise Board reports Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives Mediating and negotiating Dealing with difficult people Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff Using spreadsheet software Abilities: Work under deadlines Work with Metro's financial and budget systems Plan financial and staffing needs Make financial decisions within a budget Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Represent Metro before the public Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. OM *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Closing Date/Time: 10-APR-24
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - Planning & Modal Program Management (PM²) Division
Sacramento County, California, United States
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Safety & System Management, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the incumbent serves as the statewide technical expert for identifying and analyzing the potential impact of innovative technologies and transportation system management and operations (TSMO) strategies for the planning function. The incumbent will work cooperatively with other planning functions such as travel forecasting and analysis, freight, sustainable communities, complete streets and active transportation, rail, mass transportation, aeronautics, and regional planning to ensure that innovative technologies and transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) strategies are accurately included in plans and planning guidance. The incumbent will work with other divisions, public agencies, and stakeholders groups to integrate innovative technologies and operations considerations in multi-modal system planning plans, guidance, and products. The incumbent will establish the Planning Program's leadership in planning for the implementation of innovative technologies and TSMO strategies. The incumbent will be the technical traffic engineering liaison with Caltrans Divisions of Traffic Operations, Programming, Safety, and Project Development and external agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), ensuring that comprehensive technical understanding is available for and accurately included in multi-modal policies, plans, and strategic investment documents. The Transportation Systems & Technologies Lead will also work with FHWA and external local and regional partners to develop cooperative partnerships to advance the integration of innovative technologies and TSMO strategies as appropriate. PARF# 74-4-121, JC-422569 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. You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here: https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/5PB21.PDF T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-422569 Position #(s): 900-074-3161-XXX Working Title: Transportation Systems & Technologies Lead Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $10,886.00 - $13,625.00 # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf 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 Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is requried. 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 describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. 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. Please describe your experience coordinating and consulting with a team in an academic or work environment to analyze raw data, reason logically, recognize problems, develop solutions, and make recommendations for improvement. Please describe your experience effectively communicating verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical audiences and experience in developing technical documentation, presentations, and training. Please describe your experience balancing multiple, changing priorities/deadlines, and meeting strict deadlines under pressure. Please describe your experience in traffic engineering and related analysis principles and processes and knowledge of TSMO and innovative technologies, including related general hardware and software design and function. Please describe your experience in managing partnerships, professional relationships and working well with all departments and partners on diverse teams. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with 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: https://www.naces.org/members . Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 3/29/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 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. Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information 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. Human Resources Contact: Bryan A Dominguez (279) 234-2532 Bryan.Dominguez@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Rachel Wesson (279) 789-2019 PMPPARFS@dot.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 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-422569), PARF# 74-4-121 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer) 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. Survey: Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI 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. Closing Date/Time: 3/29/2024
Mar 22, 2024
Full Time
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Safety & System Management, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the incumbent serves as the statewide technical expert for identifying and analyzing the potential impact of innovative technologies and transportation system management and operations (TSMO) strategies for the planning function. The incumbent will work cooperatively with other planning functions such as travel forecasting and analysis, freight, sustainable communities, complete streets and active transportation, rail, mass transportation, aeronautics, and regional planning to ensure that innovative technologies and transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) strategies are accurately included in plans and planning guidance. The incumbent will work with other divisions, public agencies, and stakeholders groups to integrate innovative technologies and operations considerations in multi-modal system planning plans, guidance, and products. The incumbent will establish the Planning Program's leadership in planning for the implementation of innovative technologies and TSMO strategies. The incumbent will be the technical traffic engineering liaison with Caltrans Divisions of Traffic Operations, Programming, Safety, and Project Development and external agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), ensuring that comprehensive technical understanding is available for and accurately included in multi-modal policies, plans, and strategic investment documents. The Transportation Systems & Technologies Lead will also work with FHWA and external local and regional partners to develop cooperative partnerships to advance the integration of innovative technologies and TSMO strategies as appropriate. PARF# 74-4-121, JC-422569 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. You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here: https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/5PB21.PDF T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-422569 Position #(s): 900-074-3161-XXX Working Title: Transportation Systems & Technologies Lead Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $10,886.00 - $13,625.00 # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf 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 Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is requried. 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 describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. 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. Please describe your experience coordinating and consulting with a team in an academic or work environment to analyze raw data, reason logically, recognize problems, develop solutions, and make recommendations for improvement. Please describe your experience effectively communicating verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical audiences and experience in developing technical documentation, presentations, and training. Please describe your experience balancing multiple, changing priorities/deadlines, and meeting strict deadlines under pressure. Please describe your experience in traffic engineering and related analysis principles and processes and knowledge of TSMO and innovative technologies, including related general hardware and software design and function. Please describe your experience in managing partnerships, professional relationships and working well with all departments and partners on diverse teams. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with 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: https://www.naces.org/members . Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 3/29/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 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. Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information 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. Human Resources Contact: Bryan A Dominguez (279) 234-2532 Bryan.Dominguez@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Rachel Wesson (279) 789-2019 PMPPARFS@dot.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 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-422569), PARF# 74-4-121 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer) 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. Survey: Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI 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. Closing Date/Time: 3/29/2024