District Emergency Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Division Chief of Maintenance, the District Emergency Manager is responsible for overseeing District 5 emergency management which includes but is not limited to: incident response and representation within internal and external Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), incident reporting, emergency planning, serving as the liaison among internal divisions to capture all relative information related to an active emergency impacting normal business operations. Additionally, the District 5 Emergency Manager will support other Maintenance functions with duties described below. During emergencies, unplanned travel and expanded hours for unknown durations will be required to effectively represent and support emergency response throughout the District.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

PARF# 05-27-0169 / JC-535257

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 Senior Transportation 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County. 

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Indoor work will be performed will be in a climate-controlled office environment and within a work cubicle or work area under artificial lighting.

Outdoor work to conduct field reviews or collect field data will be required. Field work may expose the incumbent to various field conditions such as loud noise, dirt, uneven surfaces, airborne particles, cold, rainy, or hot weather, heights, and moving vehicles/ equipment.

During emergencies, unplanned travel and expanded hours for unknown durations will be required to effectively represent and support emergency response throughout the District. When traveling, a State owned or leased vehicle may be provided. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements 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.

Special Requirements

• This position requires a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.

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

• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

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. 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.

1. Explain your experience developing effective collaboration and communication among multidisciplinary teams including field maintenance, geotechnical services, design, construction, public information, external agencies, and others.

2. Describe your experience with an emergency event that impacted a roadway facility. Using an example of a specific project, explain your role, how you contributed to the solution, a challenge you personally addressed, and the outcome.

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.

Benefits

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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-535257), PARF# 05-27-0169 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.

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.