Third Party Unit Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the California High Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Principal Transportation Engineer (PTE), the Supervising Transportation Engineer (Third Party Unit Manager) will provide leadership to the Authority's Third Party teams responsible for the planning, directing, monitoring, expediting, and tracking the Third Party Early Works Unit activities required for the High-Speed Rail project. The Third Party Unit Manager will ensure the Third Party policies, procedures, and approaches are implemented with the highest legal and ethical standards during the planning, development, and operation of the project. The incumbent will provide oversight and direction to assigned Third Party teams and support delivery of projects and may represent the office in discussion with other functional units regarding operational and administrative elements of Third Party. The incumbent will oversee the development of work standards, monitor the attainment of those standards, establish consistent work processes, and ensure the development of a customer service-oriented office.

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Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer (PE) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Response to Supplemental Questions

A response to the supplemental questions is required for this position. The response must be no more than three (3) pages, single-spaced, size 12-point Arial font, organized and numbered as reflected below, and you must respond to all of the following questions. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the response to these supplemental questions.

1. Describe your experience leading complex transportation engineering programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, including how you established priorities, managed competing demands, and achieved successful project outcomes.

2. Describe your experience leading technical staff, developing work processes, implementing policies and procedures, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and customer service-oriented work environment.

3. Describe your experience managing third party agreements, utility coordination, contract administration, or similar engineering activities, including how you identified risks, resolved challenges, and ensured compliance with applicable requirements.

Applications received without the SOQ may be considered. Cover Letter, Resume, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

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:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to collaboratively confer with consultants and outside agencies, and to work effectively as a team member.

• Ability to logically organize and present information, identify problems, and formulate recommended actions.

• Ability to review and implement policies in an office or organization.

• Ability to perceive political and policy implications of actions under consideration.

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in leading change and process improvements.

• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to complete project work.

• Ability to administer complex contracts to ensure they are administered appropriately and in compliance with applicable requirements.

• Experience in the management and oversight of large transportation projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, and budget control.

• Experience organizing workloads, planning, directing, and making decisions.

• Experience serving as the primary point of contact responsible for managing coordination among multiple stakeholders, teams, or organizations to achieve project or operational objectives.

• Knowledge of utility relocation processes and third party coordination.

• Experience in developing policies and procedures.

• Experience managing complex project issues, resolving conflicts, and providing recommendations to management

• Experience in contract management and contract dispute resolution processes.

• Experience leading transportation and/or infrastructure projects.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.

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

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-530123 and Third Party Unit Manager, 311-670-3155-007 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please to access the exam bulletin.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.