Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Division Chief of Administration-Compliance Management (Manager II), the Safety & Compliance Services Office Chief (Supervisor II) is responsible for directing, organizing, planning and supervising staff; and providing expertise and high-level oversight of functions for the following programs within the District 4 Division of Administration: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Executive, and Support Services, and Health and Safety Services. These programs are central to the department's primary mission concerning a wide variety of administrative services.

PARF# 04-27- 0640, JC-536389

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Supervisor II 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting and potentially  fluctuating building temperatures. Travel within the District and state of California, before or after normal work hours may be  required. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on  Caltrans' evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based  upon operational needs. Business travel reimbursements are considered by an employee's designated Headquarters Location  and primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All expenses  to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. District 4 is currently operating under a hybrid  telework environment where the incumbent may work from home, but is required to come into the District Office as designated.  While working at home, the incumbent must be reachable by phone and email during normal business hours. The employee may  also be occasionally required to travel and work at the various field offices and/or outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise,  and uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.

Special Requirements

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

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Please describe your work experience that specifically qualifies you for this position.

2. Please describe your leadership style and experience with supervising multidisciplinary units.

3. Please describe your experience in identifying areas for operational improvement and change management and provide specific examples for your implementation of effective solutions that resulted in operational success.

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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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-536389), PARF# 04-27-0640 and title of the position (Supervisor II) 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.
    

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home

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