Quality Control Manager

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of COS Management, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Quality Control Manager provides technical support to the Project Management staff, assists the Deputy District Director for Program/Project Management (PPM) to coordinate project priorities, assures workplan quality, and manages the District's allocation of Capital Outlay Support (COS) resources. The incumbent plans and manages the annual delivery plan at a programmatic level to ensure a successful delivery and to meet agreed commitments by Fiscal Year. The incumbent manages the COS resources allocation and helps facilitate the crossover allocation/sub-allocation process with other Divisions, attends District Status Meetings, and analyzes engineering project delivery issues, project schedules, track project progress, provide status reports, and monitor capital and support costs. The incumbent manages various Project Management databases. The Quality Control Manager is expected to achieve results through others while working in a matrix organization.

PARF 07-26-0347 | JC-519639

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS 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.

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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions


Position located in District 7 Division of PPM at 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90012

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office building under artificial lighting or at a remote location. Periodic problems with heating and air-conditioning may result in fluctuating building temperature and changes in air circulation. Incumbent will generally work between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, however, meetings and programming actions may occasionally require working hours other than those stated. Incumbent may be required to travel in state, but travel is not frequent.


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-519639


Position #(s):
907-101-3161-XXX

Working Title:
Quality Control Manager


Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
Los Angeles County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


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:

Director's EEO Policy :

Director's EEO Policy Statement:


Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Occasional travel may be required. 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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Provide examples that demonstrate your ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team which includes working with various functions to meet project delivery commitments.
• Provide examples that demonstrate your ability and experience to lead a multi-functional team and work collaboratively with others to plan and organize work, and to develop an annual workload plan and allocate resources to functional areas.
• Provide examples that demonstrate your knowledge and experience of project management, programming and change control process.
• Provide examples that demonstrate your ability and experience performing quality control of project management and development practices to ensure fiscal year projects will be delivered on time, within budget, and with quality.
• Provide examples that demonstrate your experiences communicating effectively in writing and verbally to audiences, including internal and external stakeholders, management, and team members. Experience in delivering presentations to various stakeholders.

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 birthdates and social security numbers.


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: 6/12/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 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
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-519639
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor


Santa Ana , CA 92705


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Transportation
Caltrans District 7 Los Angeles
MS 50 | DHR (JC-519639)
100 S. Main Street


Los Angeles , CA 90012
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 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.


Important Applications 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-519639), PARF 07-26-0347 and title of the position (SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS) 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.


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.