Construction Oversight Program Manager

Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, Office of Guidance and Oversight, the incumbent acts as the Statewide Construction Oversight Program Manager (COPM) in the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) at Headquarters. The COPM is responsible for performing management duties of the Construction Oversight Program and serve as the single focal point. The COPM is responsible for coordinating the construction oversight activities of six construction oversight engineers (COEs) located throughout the state, as well as statewide construction oversight data collection, assimilating reports and data for risk analysis and performance measures. Program management is performed in accordance with the Federal Highways Stewardship and Oversight Agreement, Local Oversight Action Plan, Local Assistance Procedures Manual, “Quality Assurance Program Manual”, and other approved documents in collaboration with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) management.

PARF 50-27-0064 / JC 537135

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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. 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. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to explore the Caltrans Career Compass, a helpful tool designed for candidates to understand and succeed in applying for positions with the State of California. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County. Most of the jobs in the Division require interaction with many people. It is important that employees work effectively with others in a cooperative manner. The work environment is fast-paced and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and / or stressful. The work environment may include both office and field environments, including transportation construction zones. Incumbent may be required to travel to district offices, offices of other state or federal agencies within or outside the assigned geographical area, or other meeting facilities, and / or to the sites of proposed projects. In the field the incumbent may experience all climatic conditions, including rain or snow. Proposed project sites and / or construction sites may be loud, dusty, or dirty and may include rugged terrain. While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. 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. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportaion Engineer exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Additional Documents
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• Duty Statement Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 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

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) PE License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. 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. Describe your transportation construction experience, including the types of projects, your primary responsibilities, and how this experience has prepared you for Construction Oversight Manager position. If applicable, include any experience serving as a Resident Engineer (RE).
2. Describe a situation where you worked with multiple stakeholders to resolve an issue, provide technical guidance, or deliver training. What was the outcome?
3. Describe your experience using data, databases, performance measures, or risk assessments to support decision-making and improve program performance.
4. Describe your experience conducting reviews, audits, or evaluations of projects, programs, or processes. How did you identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions? 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birth dates and social security numbers Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Construction oversight and monitoring of local agency federal-aid construction projects will require the incumbent to be abreast of good engineering contract administration and construction practices. Provides feedback regarding DLA policies and investigate background information needed for developing new procedures and guidelines, and to produce timely and effective studies and reports needed for Caltrans or FHWA. Familiarity with Caltrans Local Assistance's roles and responsibilities in the oversight of projects administered by local agencies off the state highway system. Familiarity with the assigned responsibilities of the Office, related to department goals, objectives, policies and standards and initiate measures to remedy deficiencies when appropriate. Knowledge of the internal working arrangements of a typical Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer office. Familiarity with federal aid transportation project requirements. Familiar with the contract administration requirements for local agency construction projects funded with federal-aid funds. Ability to interact well and work effectively with others in a cooperative manner. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and in person and produce accurate reports in a timely manner. Ability to use a wide variety of reference materials and have the ability to extract specific information for application. Ability to learn and implement the latest changes.

The work and responsibilities of this position require knowledge in project development, programming, maintenance and construction. Ability to assimilate and evaluate technical and procedural input from various sources, develop alternative courses of action and make objective recommendations in all issues related to construction of local agency projects.

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-538135), PARF# 50-27-0064 and title of the position (Insert Classification Title) 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.