Chief, Geospatial Enterprise Operations Branch

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent provides strategic and operational leadership for the department’s enterprise-level geospatial program. The incumbent plans, organizes, supervises, and directs multidisciplinary staff responsible for the development, maintenance, governance, and delivery of statewide geographic information system (GIS) datasets, mapping products, web mapping solutions, field data collection workflows, enterprise geospatial applications, and geospatial data analytics. These activities are complex, high-visibility, and integral to statewide transportation planning, asset management, operations, and decision-making. As a supervisor, the incumbent leads workforce development, sets priorities, allocates resources, and ensures staff have the tools, training, and support needed to deliver high-quality geospatial products and services. The incumbent establishes and monitors branch performance measures, ensures compliance with statewide data governance policies and standards, and oversees coordination with IT partners on enterprise GIS infrastructure, licensing, security, and system performance. The incumbent serves as a statewide champion for Caltrans’ GIS program, representing the department’s geospatial interests to internal functional units, districts, and divisions; collaborating with local, regional, state, and federal agencies; and engaging with the general public and external partners. The incumbent promotes innovation, advances enterprise GIS maturity, and ensures geospatial data, tools, and services are accessible, authoritative, and aligned with departmental strategic goals.

PARF 65-26-0044 / JC 523374

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

If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data 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.

Special Requirements

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. Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and effectively deliver products on parallel schedules while meeting stakeholder expectations.

2. Demonstrate ability to develop, establish, and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals and organizations.

3. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management and employees.

4. Demonstrate ability to effectively lead a diverse group of staff with different backgrounds to accomplish a unified goal.

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

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:

Ability to set and manage project priorities; allocate and use resources effectively; review staff work and provide constructive supervisory feedback; delegate tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget; and oversee projects to ensure deliverables meet schedule, budget, and legal requirements. Able to manage team workload to meet unit objectives and apply project-management techniques to plan, adjust, and monitor timelines.Skilled at writing clear reports and objectively reviewing others’ work; analyzing situations thoroughly before determining actions; and promoting equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Able to translate departmental policy and strategic goals into actionable insights using GIS visualization; evaluate the impacts of program, process, or policy changes; design research projects creatively; develop sound research methodologies; and conduct and interpret statistical analyses using appropriate software to support conclusions and recommendations.

Knowledge of GIS tools and techniques (especially Esri); data analytics concepts; project-management and supervisory techniques; and Caltrans Director’s Policies and Deputy Directives. Understanding of supervisory principles for directing staff, planning workflows, and managing program timelines and milestones. Knowledge of confidentiality requirements; public-administration functions such as budgeting, personnel, program planning, evaluation, and management; and state and local government operations affecting departmental research.Familiarity with employee supervision, development, evaluation, and training; problem-solving methods; leadership principles for motivating staff and supporting equal employment opportunity; and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Knowledge of complex database design for research and of project-management principles for defining schedules, tasks, milestones, and deliverables.

Analytical Requirements:

Incumbents lead and perform a wide variety of difficult and complex GIS technical work and exercise independent judgment. Since requests vary greatly, the incumbent has the responsibility to determine what procedure will be used to safely and efficiently accomplish assignments.

Benefits

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

Important Application Instructions

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.